Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Family Law. Seacliff Family Law. Wollongong, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW. Law Clerks & Paralegals (Legal). Full time. Add expected salary to your profile for insights. We have an exciting opportunity for a legal secretary or paralegal to join our rapidly growing, specialist family law firm based in our Wollongong office. Seacliff Family Law is a modern and progressive law firm not bound by the conventional norms of traditional legal practice but rather fuelled by a commitment to innovation and delivering specialized, client-focused legal advice and representation woven with support, empathy, and sensitivity.

If you are someone who is highly motivated, has great attention to detail, and has a passion for helping people during a complex time in their life, we would love to hear from you!

What we care about: Your communication skills and ability to prioritize client service and support our clients through their family law matter. That you are a people person and have an ability to build rapport and genuine relationships with clients.

Your experience: That you have a genuine interest in family law. That you are hardworking, proactive, motivated, and willing to learn. That you are organized and have a high level of attention to detail. Your attitude and ability to contribute to a positive team and work culture. Family law can be a difficult area of law at times—we don’t have time or space for office politics!

What we don’t care about: Your qualifications. Your age. Your familiarity with specific software. We will provide training on our practice management software if required.

The roles and responsibilities include answering telephones and being the first point of contact for new inquiries, greeting clients, performing administrative tasks, and general office duties, including maintaining a clean and organized office space. Working closely with the operations manager to ensure an exceptional client experience. Preparing and assisting with legal documents and correspondence

Liaising with clients, lawyers, and others in person, by telephone, and by email. Case management, including working closely with our principal solicitor. Day-to-day file management, including management of opening and closing of files and organizing and maintaining electronic files. Email and diary management, scheduling of meetings, managing court appearances, and deadlines for our legal team. Preparing Briefs for Counsel. Filing court documents. Billing and accounts.

There is also the ability to be involved in other aspects of the business that suit your interests, such as social media, marketing, and business development activities. This is not suited to a graduate solicitor. This is a full-time position, but part-time will be considered for the right candidate.

If you are looking for an office manager role, let's talk! Applications close on Sunday, 13 April 2025.

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If you would like to be considered for this position forward your covering letter and resume to careers@seaclifflaw.com.au