Paralegal - Family

people2people; Perth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

people2people in Perth CBD is seeking a Paralegal for a boutique family law firm. This newly created role offers either full-time or a four-day week, with a supportive team and opportunities for career development.

You will prepare documents, manage proofreading, coordinate client communications, filing and data in legal software, conduct legal research, assist with client consultations and court preparation, and provide general admin support to the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment is required.
• Family law experience would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence as directed
• Handle dictation, proofreading and editing for accuracy
• Coordinate communication between clients, lawyers and other parties
• Manage document filing, disclosure preparation and data within legal software
• Conduct legal research and maintain records
• Assist with client consultations, court preparation and scheduling
• Provide general administrative and paralegal support to the team.

Skills

Legal document prep

Dictation proofreading

Client communication

Legal software

Job description

Paralegal

We are currently recruiting for an established boutique family law firm in the Perth CBD. This is a newly created Paralegal position, with the firm open to either full-time or four days per week for the right person.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence as directed


• Handle dictation, proofreading and editing for accuracy


• Coordinate communication between clients, lawyers and other parties


• Manage document filing, disclosure preparation and data within legal software


• Conduct legal research and maintain records


• Assist with client consultations, court preparation and scheduling


• Provide general administrative and paralegal support to the team.

About You

• Previous experience working within a legal environment is required


• Previous family law experience would be highly regarded.

What’s in it for you?

• Full-time or four-day-per-week options available


• Newly created position within a growing team


• Long-term stability and career development opportunities


• Supportive boutique firm environment in the Perth CBD


• Opportunity to work closely with experienced family law professionals.

The firm is looking to appoint as soon as possible and is open to considering candidates with varying levels of experience.