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Form of workLegal Assistant (Family Law)
- Career progression opportunities
- Variety of staff benefits
- Friendly team environment and challenging work
Does “Passionate People Delivering Smart Solutions” resonate with you? If yes, you should keep on reading…
We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Support Hub team working primarily with our Family Law team.
Our Support Hub model ensures our Legal Assistants are given engaging work at an appropriate level while making sure they are well supported by a team of likeminded peers.
As our Legal Assistant you will be responsible for proactively assisting our lawyers to deliver a high standard of legal services to clients. Some of the typical duties are:
- General administration - including word processing, document creation, filing, scanning, printing, organising postage and couriers.
- Matter related processing - including opening and closing matters, client billing, searches, producing engagement letters, trust statements, basic letters and lodging documents.
- Practice support - including day to day practice administration, scheduling appointments and diary management.
- Client service - including answering phone calls, managing events, managing client portals, reporting, CRM administration and new client onboarding.
We need an individual who has a strong work ethic, a proactive approach to daily matters, excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and experience working in a busy practice. If you have a passion for excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail and professional client/customer service, we recommend you apply to join our team.
Previous Family Law experience is not necessary but highly advantageous.
What we can offer you
By becoming a member of our Jackson McDonald team, you will be able to access a range of benefits, including:
- Structured learning and personalised career development.
- Flexible working options.
- Health and Wellness program.
- Free onsite gym and classes.
- Activities to support our local community and charities.
How to apply
If you believe you have the skills, attributes and experience applicable to this role, please submit your CV and cover letter to our People Operations team by emailing ***********@jacmac.com.au
To be eligible to apply for this role you must be permitted to work in Australia on an unrestricted basis.
Jackson McDonald is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.
