Family Law Legal Assistant

empire group · Brisbane QLD 4000 · Full time
Posted 7d ago

Family Law Legal Assistant

empire group
~$60k - $75k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Support 2 Senior Lawyers within the Family Law team
  • Manage appointments, diary, and client communications
  • Prepare court documents and handle general administration duties

Progressive law firm seeks a Family Law Legal Assistant.  Firm offers stability and career growth...
 
The Role
 
As a Family Law Legal Assistant, you will support 2 Senior Lawyers within the Family Law team. Your duties will include:

  • making appointments / diary management
  • dealing with clients
  • organising mediation's
  • monthly billing
  • brief preparation and preparation of court documents
  • court filing on the portal
  • general administration duties.

 
Your Experience 
 
 The ideal candidate will have:

  • Minimum 1 year experience in family law as a Legal Assistant
  • Excellent communication and client management skills
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

The Firm - Salary & Benefits
 
Well‑established law firm with a supportive team environment. 

  • Salary between $60K-$75K + Super (dependent upon experience)
  • Supportive team with strong mentoring
  • Stable firm with consistent workflow

Apply
 
Please click on the 'Apply for this job' button or email april.odempsey@empiregroup.com.au direct. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities, please contact:
 
April O'Dempsey
Ref No:           AOD1684142
Email:             april.odempsey@empiregroup.com.au
Phone:            (07) 3231 1203
 
Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format.
 
Applications close 17 October 2026.
 
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia (citizenship or permanent residency).
 
April O'Dempsey is a Partner - Legal Support Recruiter at empire group/ legal eagles. She has over 20 years' experience in the recruitment industry and has a great understanding of the industry from her own experience in the legal sector supporting small, medium and large law firms. She is dedicated to recruiting the right person for the right firm and gets great satisfaction from assisting staff to develop their career.
 
If this role isn't what you are looking for, reach out directly to learn about the other opportunities she can assist you with!

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At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.
Reference number: 1684142
Profession:Legal SupportLegal Support

Company: empire group
Date posted: 17th Sep, 2026

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