Legal Assistant (Family Law)

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About us
Gadens is a pre-eminent, independent top 10 Australian law firm with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Our 93 partners and 725 staff provide clients with innovative and commercial advice - and an outstanding client experience. Many of our partners and special counsel are recognised as leaders in their areas of law. The team offers a personalised, commercially realistic and sensitive service in all aspects of family law. 

The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and resilient Legal Assistant to join this high performing and busy team. The successful candidate will provide crucial support to a team of professional staff with a variety of work. It involves working closely and collaboratively with your colleagues in your provision of seamless support. This role is fast paced and you will need to be a quick learner and an efficient worker to succeed.

Your main responsibilities will be:  

• liaising with clients and other professionals
• drafting and amending legal documents and other correspondence
• scanning and photocopying
• arranging meetings
• filing and file management
• monthly billing and time recording

About you
The role requires strong verbal communication skills to function well within a busy team environment, and excellent written skills to both amend and draft correspondence. Your top notch time management skills and proficient key-board /typing skills will ensure efficient file management. Close attention to detail and excellent organisational skills are an absolute must. The ability to complete tasks in an efficient and accurate manner is essential to your success as part of this high performing team.
  
Previous experience working within Family Law will be highly desirable.

What we offer
We provide a collaborative, open and welcoming team environment where you can achieve the best in your personal and professional development. You will be able to have relaxed interactions with your colleagues and have an opportunity to get involved in social activities and other health & wellbeing initiatives.