LEGAL ASSISTANT WANTED – LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA

Leslie Family Law are looking for a Legal Assistant to join their team in-person at their office in Launceston, Tasmania.

About the Company

Leslie Family Law is an experienced and vibrant team of specialist family lawyers and dedicated support staff who strive to provide the highest level of care and professionalism for our clients.

Leslie Family Law have offices located in the Melbourne CBD in Victoria, as well as Launceston CBD in Tasmania.

Skills and Experience

Leslie Family Law is looking to add a new member to their team to fill the role of Legal Assistant/Secretary in our Launceston office.

The successful applicant will have:

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients;

Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and Legal Practice Software (such as LEAP or similar); and

Capacity to work efficiently in a team environment supporting the work of our family law lawyers.

About the Role

The role is intended to be ongoing but could be filled on a limited contract or casual basis if preferred by the successful candidate, with remuneration calculated in accordance with the Legal Services Award.

The successful candidate needs to be available to work between 28 and 40 hours per week, during office hours, and to commence work/training no later than 25 August 2025.

Your responsibilities will include:

Meeting, greeting, and liaising with clients and other practitioners;

Answering and screening calls, and making calls;

Mail distribution and collection;

Using legal software (LEAP) to set up, manage and work within active files;

Efficient typing of dictation of legal documentation and correspondence;

Editing and amending legal documentation and correspondence;

Filing documents with the Commonwealth Courts Portal and using programs such as eBrief Ready;

Managing bookings and calendars for solicitors;

Basic legal accounting tasks such as logging anticipated payments, reviewing time sheets, creating office invoices; and

General administrative tasks such as scanning, filing, faxing, printing, and photocopying.

If you believe you are the right fit to join our Launceston office, please forward your resume and cover letter.