Full-Time Legal Assistant - Family Law

Farrar Gesini Dunn; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrar Gesini Dunn in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Legal PA to support a busy Family Law team. You will manage calendars, draft legal documents, perform research, and liaise with clients while handling confidential information with discretion.

The role requires at least 3 years of high-level legal administration experience and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset. A minimum of four days per week is expected, with remuneration aligned to experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of high-level legal administration experience.
• Family Law experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Managing schedules and calendars, coordinating appointments, and deadlines.
• Drafting and preparing legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Conducting research and gathering relevant information.
• Assisting with client communication and delivering quality service.
• Handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Assisting with billing and accounting tasks.

Skills

Legal administration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Are you an experienced Legal PA, looking to work with some of the best lawyers in the country? Come and join us at FGD in Melbourne!

About us:

We are a market leader in Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

Our firm offers great, and flexible working conditions, high level in-house training and a supportive, progressive, and paperless working environment.We employ only the best staff and can offer genuine career development opportunities and a generous remuneration package.

We are looking for someone who is excited to be an integral part of our dynamic Family Law team, and who will live and breathe our values!

The right person will:

• have at least 3 years' experience in high-level legal administration, even better if you have worked in Family Law.
• be a forward thinker
• be comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• have a high attention to detail
• exceptional organisational and administrative skills
• be a quick learner and retain information
• be able to work a minimum of 4 days per week

Responsibilities:

Our Legal PAs are responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing schedules and calendars, coordinating appointments, and maintaining deadlines
• Drafting and preparing legal documents, correspondence, and reportsli>
• Conducting research, gathering relevant information
• Assisting with client communication and providing exceptional customer service
• Managing confidential and sensitive information
• Assisting with billing and accounting tasks.

Remuneration will be in line with experience.