Paralegal - Family Law - Exciting Opportunity!

Expert Paralegal – Premium Legal Practice | 1 Day WFH | Melbourne

Are you an experienced Paralegal ready to join a high-performing boutique Melbourne firm where excellence, collaboration, and client service come first? Support top-tier lawyers and play a key role in delivering premium legal services to clients.

About 

• First-class reputation and world-leading marketing.
• Commitment to delivering luxury, premium legal services.
• Team undertakes high-quality training.
• Composed of exceptional people passionate about professional growth and client success.

Role Purpose

• Report to the General Manager and work under a supervising lawyer.
• Assist in managing client matters professionally and efficiently.
• Support file management, client communication, and billing processes to help achieve revenue targets.
• Ensure outstanding client outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support supervising lawyers on client cases to achieve the best outcomes.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing parties, and other stakeholders.
• Record time daily and meet weekly and monthly billing targets.
• Assist with billing, collections, and trust account management.
• Collaborate closely with lawyers and legal assistants for smooth workflow and daily in-person connection.
• Participate in continuing legal education (minimum 5 hours/year) and internal CPD presentations.
• Contribute to business development, including social media, and promotional events.
• Undertake additional professional development in leadership, time management, client management, and sales.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, ideally in a premium or boutique practice.
• Strong client service, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple files, and maintain accuracy.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, and LEAP, including drafting/amending documents, managing emails/calendars, and accurate time recording.

What Success Looks Like

• Achieve or exceed monthly revenue collection targets.
• Meet daily billable hour expectations (minimum 4 hours/day).
• Maintain consistent business development activity (minimum 1.5 hours/week).
• Attend at least 80% of internal meetings.
• Engage in at least 5 hours of CPD annually.

Why Join?

• Work in a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Gain exposure to premium legal matters and high-profile clients.
• Access world-class training and professional development.
• Flexible working with 1 day work from home.
• Be part of a firm that values connection, excellence, and growth

How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your resume below through the APPLY button.

Alternatively, you can call  Alana Collins on (03) 9077 7491 or email alana.collins@engagepersonnel.com.au for additional information. 

All communication is strictly confidential.