Our Firm:

We are committed to recognising our clients as individuals and providing a high quality, personalised legal service to our local community.

You will have a choice to work between either the Goodna or New Farm office.

We have built a strong reputation through providing our clients with reliable, respectful and honest legal representation. We operate across many areas of the law, including Family Law, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Child Protection, Wills, Estates, Property and Conveyancing. We are an Authorised Service Provider for Legal Aid Queensland.

The Role:This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Family law Paralegal. You should be passionate, confident, reliable and ambitious. You will be responsible for providing support to Solicitors who are managing files, and:

• Drafting court documents, consent orders and binding financial agreements
• Conferencing and taking instructions from clients.
• Drafting correspondence
• Preparing briefs of evidence for trial including trial affidavits and case outlines.
• Instructing Counsel in Court (FCFCOA)
• Reviewing documents including disclosure and identifying issues
• Working alongside the team of paralegals and practitioners to manage cases and caseload to ensure effective service in a timely manner

This is a full time position for which you will be paid commensurate with your qualifications and experience.

The advertised salary is entry level and will be reviewed within three months of your employment based on your ability, commitment and performance.

The Candidate:

You will:

Have a minimum of at least one (1) years experience or equivalent work experience in Family Law.

A sound understanding of the principles of Family Law, legislative requirements and compliance with the Federal Circuit and Family Court rules.

Possess strong written and communication skills to facilitate effective partnerships with both clients and your colleagues.

Possess strong typing and file management skills with the ability where needed to prepare and file material.

Have experience in managing legally aided and private files with a focus on a balance between customer service, time management, productivity and cost efficiency.

Be committed to pursuing opportunities for professional development to the benefit of yourself, the firm and our clients.

Be passionate about working with a small team to deliver a reliable, respectful and fair legal service within a diverse community.

Be self-motivated and confident in seeking out opportunities to promote the business and engage with potential clients and partners.

Have experience of working with ActionStep or be willing to undertake training to this end.

We look forward to receiving your CV, covering letter and relevant examples of your experience in reference to the above selection criteria .