Family Paralegal

Programmed GO; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Mentoring

Career progression

Modern technology

Job summary

PERSOL is recruiting for experienced Family Law Paralegals to support leading Sydney-based family law teams. You will assist solicitors with parenting disputes, property settlements, divorce applications and financial agreements, while maintaining high standards of client confidentiality.

The role suits a proactive professional with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Family Law Paralegal within an Australian law firm.
• Familiarity with Federal Circuit and Family Court processes.
• Experience preparing court documents, affidavits, financial statements and correspondence.
• Understanding of family law terminology, court filing requirements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day paralegal support to solicitors handling family law matters.
• Open, maintain and manage client files with accurate documentation.
• Prepare, format and amend court documents, affidavits, applications and financial statements.
• Assist with preparing documents for FCFC and FCAC proceedings.
• Prepare briefs to counsel and coordinate with barristers and other external parties.
• Conduct legal research and assist with matter summaries and chronologies.
• Organise discovery, disclosure and financial information.
• Liaise with clients, courts, barristers, solicitors and other stakeholders.
• Manage court filing deadlines and hearing dates.
• Assist with divorce, parenting matters and property settlements.
• Maintain electronic filing systems in line with procedures.
• Provide general admin support including billing, diary and document management.

Skills

Family law experience

Knowledge of family law procedures

Court document prep

MS Office

Legal practice software

Tools

Legal software

MS Office

Job description

PERSOL is one of Australia's largest and longest-serving recruitment providers, proudly connecting exceptional legal talent with leading law firms across the country.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of several highly regarded Sydney law firms seeking Family Paralegals. These are fantastic opportunities to join supportive teams where you will work on high-quality matters, receive ongoing mentoring, and continue to develop your technical expertise and career.

The Role

We are seeking experienced and organised Family Law Paralegals to join busy family law practices in NSW. Successful candidates will provide high-quality legal and administrative support to solicitors managing a range of family law matters, including parenting disputes, property settlements, divorce applications and financial agreements.

This role is suited to a proactive professionals with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day paralegal support to solicitors managing family law matters.
• Open, maintain and manage client files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Prepare, format and amend court documents, affidavits, applications, financial statements and correspondence.
• Assist with the preparation of documents for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA).
• Prepare briefs to counsel and coordinate with barristers, experts and other external parties.
• Conduct legal research and assist with the preparation of matter summaries and chronologies.
• Organise discovery, disclosure and financial documentation, including property and asset information.
• Liaise professionally with clients, courts, barristers, solicitors and other stakeholders.
• Manage court filing deadlines, hearing dates, appointments and follow-up actions.
• Assist with divorce applications, parenting matters, property settlements and consent orders.
• Maintain electronic filing systems and ensure compliance with court procedures and internal processes.
• Provide general administrative support, including billing assistance, diary management and document management.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working as a Family Law Paralegal within an Australian law firm.
• Knowledge of family law procedures and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
• Experience preparing court documents, affidavits, financial statements and correspondence.
• Understanding of family law terminology, court filing requirements and procedural deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential client information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice management software

Professional Attributes

• Professional, approachable and client-focused.
• Empathetic when dealing with clients experiencing challenging personal circumstances.
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Committed to providing high-quality legal support and maintaining confidentiality.

What's on Offer

• Excellent salary package commensurate with your skills and experience.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Modern technology and systems.
• Ongoing mentoring and genuine career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Exposure to high-quality and interesting family law matters.