Family Paralegal

Programmed Maintenance Services; Canterbury-Bankstown; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary package

Flexible working arrangements

Modern technology and systems

Ongoing mentoring and progression

Supportive team culture

Exposure to high-quality matters

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services – Bankstown NSW is seeking experienced Family Law Paralegals to join Sydney law firms on behalf of PERSOL. You will support solicitors handling parenting disputes, property settlements, divorce applications and financial agreements, with mentoring and career development in a supportive team.

This role suits proactive professionals with strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced legal

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Family Law Paralegal in an Australian law firm.
• Knowledge of Federal Circuit and Family Court procedures.
• Experience drafting court documents, affidavits and financial statements.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and organisational skills.

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 and financial statements.
• Assist with FCFC/FCFCOA document preparation and briefs to counsel.
• Coordinate with barristers, experts and other external parties.
• Manage deadlines, court dates and follow-up actions.
• Maintain electronic filing systems and support billing and diary management.

Skills

Family Law Paralegal

Australian law environment

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Practice management software

Job description

Programmed Maintenance Services – Bankstown NSW

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.

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.