HarperLloyd Recruitment is a legal specialist recruitment firm working with private practice firms, and we are looking for experienced Family Law Secretaries or Paralegals to join our client who is expanding the family law team in their Brisbane CBD office.

The Role

This role will suit someone who is looking for a job that will allow them to showcase their skills and abilities. The practice group focuses on all aspects of Family Law including Dispute Resolution, Property & Financial settlements, Children & Parenting, Divorce & Separation and Family Violence.

Working alongside the Special Counsel and Associate, your duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Drafting Court documents including but not limited to: Application for Consent Orders and Minutes of Consent, Initiating Applications including an Affidavit, Notice of Risk, for Parenting Orders
• Drafting Financial Statements for Property Orders, Divorce Applications, Binding Financial Agreements, Contravention Applications, Subpoenas
• Drafting letters of advice to clients.
• Corresponding with the other side of matters including Super Funds, Independent Children’s Lawyer, psychologists, mediators and any party involved
• Preparing briefs to counsel
• General administration to ensure a matter progresses.

About You

• You will have a minimum of 3yrs experience as a Legal Secretary/Paralegal within a Family Law practice group
• Experience with drafting a full suite of family law documents and correspondence will be needed
• You will hold strong organisation and attention to detail, and fantastic communication skills
• This team is always there for one another, so the ideal candidate is one who isn’t afraid to help and support anyone when needed

The Details

• Firm Type: Mid-tier
• Role Type: Full-time (8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday - Friday)
• Location: Prime Brisbane CBD location near public transport and Queen Street Mall
• Salary: $70K–$85K + super (experience dependent)
• Contract: Permanent role, created due to a growing number of matters and team members
• Candidate Type: We are open to speaking with both career legal support candidates and students with 18+ month left of study until graduation

Apply Now

I am a former Family Law Paralegal from a mid-tier firm, so am passionate about helping support staff in their next career move.

If the above role isn't what you're looking for, reach out as we can assist you in finding the right one!

Casey Hillan

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0489 084 879