Paralegal

Hamilton Thomas lawyers; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton Thomas lawyers is seeking a warm, reliable and highly organised Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our Family Law practice in Carnegie, VIC. This role suits a 3rd or 4th year law student seeking practical experience while studying.

You will support lawyers with client communication, file management, legal research, drafting and matter preparation in a collaborative environment. The position is based in Carnegie with a 3-day week and start date soon.

Qualifications

• Currently studying 3rd or 4th year Law
• Genuine interest in Family Law
• Reliable, loyal and consistent
• Strong organisation and multitasking ability

Responsibilities

• Schedule client appointments, conferences and court dates
• Open, maintain and close client files; manage file admin
• Assist with letters, correspondence and cost agreements
• Support with invoicing and client communications

Skills

Law student

Strong organised

Excellent written & verbal comms

Attention to detail

Ability to use templates

Education

3rd or 4th year Law student

Job description

We are looking for awarm, reliable, and highly organised Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our Family Law practice.

This is a great opportunity for a 3rd or 4th year law student who has a genuine interest in pursuing a career in Family Law and wants to gain practical experience alongside their studies.

You will be involved in the day-to-day work of the practice, supporting lawyers with client communication, file management, legal research, drafting and matter preparation. We are looking for someone who is keen to learn, takes pride in their work and wants to develop their skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our office is conveniently located in Carnegie, just 50 metres from Carnegie Train Station.

Key responsibilities

• Scheduling client appointments, conferences, and court-related dates
• Opening, maintaining, and closing client files
• Managing file administration, including preparing and sending initial engagement letters and cost agreements
• Assisting with accounts and invoicing
• Communicating with clients, barristers' clerks, valuation providers, process servers, and other external service providers
• Preparing draft letters and emails using templates
• Conducting legal research and assisting with document preparation
• Preparing and drafting divorce applications
• Filing documents through the Commonwealth Courts Portal
• Assisting with briefs, disclosure documents, and matter preparation
• Helping the team manage deadlines, next steps, and client communications
• General administrative support

About you

We are looking for someone who issmart, personable, dependable, and genuinely interested in Family Law.

• Currently studying 3rd or 4th year Law
• Interested in pursuing a career in Family Law
• Reliable, loyal, and consistent
• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Calm and professional under pressure
• Warm, confident, and professional when communicating with clients
• Careful with detail and comfortable working with templates and processes
• Willing to learn, take initiative and ask questions
• Confident using technology and open to learning new systems
• Discreet and respectful when handling sensitive client information
• Comfortable working in a busy environment
• Interested in developing your skills and growing with the firm

Previous legal or Family Law experience will behighly regarded but is not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to developing a career in Family Law.

Experience with the Commonwealth Courts Portal, divorce applications, disclosure, court filing, client scheduling, or Family Law file management will be advantageous.

About the firm

We are a modern Family Law practice that takes a practical and client focused approach to legal work.

Family Law can be complex and emotional for clients, and we place a strong emphasis on clear communication, sensible advice and making the process as straightforward as possible.

We are a small team, so the person who joins us will be an important part of the practice. We value people who are kind, capable, reliable, and willing to get involved.

We also value a positive working environment. We want our team to enjoy coming to work, feel comfortable asking questions and have the opportunity to learn and develop.

This is an opportunity to gain genuine practical experience in Family Law while completing your degree.

You will be exposed to the day-to-day conduct of Family Law matters and have the opportunity to develop practical skills in legal research, drafting, client communication, file management, and matter preparation.

For the right person, this role can be the beginning of along-term career in Family Law.

Location & hours

• Position: Paralegal – Family Law
• Hours: 3 days per week
• Location: Carnegie, VIC
• Location benefit: 50 metres from Carnegie Train Station
• Start date: Week commencing 21 September 2026