Legal Assistant, Family & Relationship Law

About this role

• Award winning Australian private practice
• A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture
• Flexibility to balance working from home and the office

About the Company

Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and global reach…

Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.

About the Role

As Legal Assistant you will provide legal administrative services and support to the group, ensuring processes and systems are being followed.

A fantastic opportunity to join the largest team of family law accredited specialists, arbitrators, and mediators in Australia.

In this full-time role you will work alongside leading family lawyers specialising in property and financial matters, financial agreements, parenting, de facto relationships, international family law and more.

We offer a hybrid work model that supports flexibility while prioritising the needs of our clients and team. This role requires a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, with flexibility to work from home on remaining days where it best supports collaboration, service delivery, and team outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Diary and inbox management of multiple fee earners
• Triaging of incoming communication (phone calls and correspondence)
• Liaise with clients, courts, other solicitors, barristers and third parties via phone and email
• Updating and management of relevant databases
• Meeting and travel management
• Drafting basic correspondence and court documents
• Preparing and collating annexures to court documents
• Filing and service of court documents
• Preparing and collating briefs to Counsel, including ebriefs
• Undertaking basic property and ASIC searches
• Perform administrative services: typing, editing, formatting and proof-reading letters, memos, briefs and court documents
• Sending of all correspondence
• Maintenance of electronic files, including saving and renaming of documents and correspondence
• Assisting with transcription of dictation
• Time recording of relevant tasks
• Archiving and file closure procedures

About You

• Successful applicants will bring 4+ years’ Family Law Legal Assistant experience gained in a law firm.
• A Certificate in Legal Studies is desired but not essential
• A working knowledge of MS Office Suite is essential and an exposure to practice and document management systems is desired but not essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, spelling and grammar
• Proven decision making and problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
• An ability to influence and manage conflict with a diplomatic and consultative approach
• Demonstrate the ability to build strong working relationships
• Strong team collaboration skills with an ability to lead by example
• A passion for providing a high level of customer service
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion
• A desire to learn and develop new skills
• A flexible, friendly and approachable manner
• An enthusiastic and optimistic demeanour

Culture

People choose Landers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.

Benefits

Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.

We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced and fulfilled lifestyle, some of our benefits include:

• Hybrid work: work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team
• Additional leave: take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise each year with up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness day
• Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: receive an annual $250 allowance in return for remote office equipment, fitness, and/or wellness expense
• Tech discounts: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest …