Legal Support

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment in Sydney's CBD is seeking an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant to support a busy team of senior family lawyers. The role involves end-to-end file management, drafting court documents, diary/inbox management, and client intake, with a focus on complex parenting, property, divorce, mediation, and intervention orders.

You will join a high-performing firm in a hybrid setup (3 days at the office, 2 days work from home), delivering professional client service and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Family Law Legal Assistant is essential.
• Strong knowledge of family law processes and court procedures.
• Ability to support multiple lawyers in a busy, high-volume environment.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Professional client communication and a customer-focused approach.
• Experience in hybrid work setups (office 3 days / 2 WFH).

Responsibilities

• End-to-end file management across family law matters
• Drafting and preparing court documents and correspondence
• Diary and inbox management for multiple fee earners
• Client communication and intake support
• Preparation and filing of court documents
• Subpoenas, hearings, mediations, and conference coordination
• Billing support and general legal administration

Skills

Family law experience

Legal assistant

Job description

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW

$110,000 - $110,000 a year

Full time

Hybrid

5mo ago , from Gatehouse Legal Recruitment

Exciting opportunity to join national firm supporting family law team.

Family Law Legal Assistant | Sydney

We are seeking an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant to join a high-performing and well-regarded family law practice in Sydney's CBD. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a busy team of senior family lawyers in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

This role is ideal for a career Legal Assistant with strong family law experience who enjoys working across complex and varied matters including parenting disputes, property settlements, divorce proceedings, mediation, and intervention orders.

About the Role

You will provide comprehensive legal secretarial and administrative support to multiple senior family lawyers, including:

• End-to-end file management across family law matters
• Drafting and preparing court documents and correspondence
• Diary and inbox management for multiple fee earners
• Client communication and intake support
• Preparation and filing of court documents
• Subpoenas, hearings, mediations, and conference coordination
• Billing support and general legal administration

About You

• Previous experience as a Family Law Legal Assistant (essential)
• Strong knowledge of family law processes and court procedures
• Confident supporting multiple lawyers in a busy, high-volume environment
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a professional client approach
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment (3 days office / 2 WFH typically)

What's on Offer

• Salary up to $110,000 package (dependant on experience)
• Hybrid working arrangement (flexible based on workload and client needs)
• Exposure to complex and high-quality family law matters
• Supportive, collaborative, and professional team environment