- Manage client files and maintain accurate, current records in Smokeball.
- Prepare general correspondence and court documents using instructions, precedents and approved templates.
- File approved court documents and retain confirmations and complete records.
- Help prepare briefs, chronologies, indexes and mediation materials.
- Review and organise financial disclosure documents, identify missing items and follow up as directed.
- Manage diaries, appointments, key court dates, reminders and task follow-ups.
- Communicate professionally with clients about documents, appointments and administrative next steps.
- Provide reliable administrative support to solicitors across multiple active matters.
Requirements
- At least 2 years’ experience as a paralegal, legal assistant or in a closely equivalent legal support role.
- Hands-on experience preparing legal correspondence and documents, not only formatting or data entry.
- Strong file administration, diary management and deadline-control skills.
- The ability to manage competing matters, follow through on routine actions and raise risks early.
- High attention to detail, sound confidentiality practices and clear written and spoken English.
- A proactive, personable working style and the judgment to work independently within delegated authority.
- Australian family law experience or a working understanding of family law procedures and court documents.
- Smokeball or similar legal practice management software.
- Commonwealth Courts Portal filing experience.
- Experience organising financial disclosure.
- Direct client communication in a legal environment.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in managing client files and preparing legal documents, with a strong focus on Australian family law procedures. Proficient in using Smokeball for legal practice management and maintaining high standards of confidentiality and attention to detail.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Paralegal Experience
- Legal Document Preparation
- Diary Management
- Australian Family Law Knowledge
- Smokeball Proficiency
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Legal Correspondence Preparation
- Court Document Filing
- Financial Disclosure Organization
- Deadline Control
- File Administration
Soft Skills
- Proactive Working Style
- Clear Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Judgment in Independent Work
Industry Keywords
- Legal Support
- Family Law Procedures
- Client Communication
- Administrative Support
Tools & Technologies
- Smokeball
- Commonwealth Courts Portal
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Paralegal – Australian Family Law Support Arbeitgeber: Jobtailor
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