ABOUT US

Wallumatta Legal is a low fee, not-for-profit family law firm. We are a social justice project that aims to offer affordable legal advice and representation to the “missing middle” (that is, low to middle income earners).

We are an innovate legal practice where the focus is on client outcomes, producing work of the highest standard, and an excellent team culture.

Founded in 2021 through a partnership between DLA Piper and Macquarie University, we are now operating a full-service family law firm with eight lawyers across New South Wales and Victoria and are looking for an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to help support the team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role is full-time (permanent), operating on a hybrid model and is based at Macquarie University.

If you have at least three years’ experience in family law, a pragmatic approach, and share our belief that everyone deserves access to justice - regardless of their financial position, background, or any other factor - then Wallumatta Legal might be the firm for you.

You will work closely with our Managing Principal Solicitor and partner with our two Legal Assistants to support the team through:

Communicating with clients, lawyers, barristers and other administrative staff.

General diary management, including arranging client appointments

Processing client intakes

Monthly billing and reporting

Cost agreement preparation

File management (using Smokeball)

Preparing correspondence and legal documents

Working with the forms and processes of the FCFCOA

Preparing briefs to counsel

Supervising and directing student interns

Coordinating the legal support team and being the escalation point for internal enquiries

Working with the Managing Principal and General Manager on special projects and process improvement across the practice.

Provision of other administrative support as required by the team.

ABOUT YOU

To be considered for this role you will need to have:

previous legal assistant experience in family law

an agile approach to project management and business process improvement

excellent written and verbal communication skills

well-developed organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage deadlines and shifting priorities

strong attention to detail

a high level of initiative and enthusiasm

the ability to work both within a team and autonomously; and

the desire to make a positive impact.

In return you will have the opportunity to be part of our growth and be a member of a dynamic and genuinely supportive team.

INTERESTED?

To apply please use ‘APPLY NOW’ and provide a covering letter and CV.

If you would like to know more about the role or Wallumatta Legal, please contact Kisanne Dulin at [email protected].

Only candidates with at least three years experience will be considered.