Job Description

Progressive mid tier law firm seeks an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant or Paralegal to assist a Special Counsel and Associate.

Min of 3 years Family Law Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience is essential
Well established progressive law firm
Supporting a Special Counsel and Associate

The Firm

Well established and progressive mid tier law firm centrally located in Brisbane. Total staff of 20.

The Role

As a Family Law Legal Assistant/Paralegal, you will assist the Family Law team (Special Counsel and Associate) and your duties will include:

  • Opening and closing files
  • client liaison
  • organising meetings and diary management
  • editing correspondence and documents
  • preparation and drafting of briefs and disclosures
  • drafting court documents
  • online court filing
  • billings
  • and general admin duties as required.

You

The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of 3 years previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal. Family Law experience is also essential.

Salary and Benefits

Salary up to $90,000 including super dependent upon experience.

Apply

Please click on the 'Apply for this job' button or email [email protected] direct. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities, please contact:

April O'Dempsey
Ref No: AOD29476
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (07) 3231 1203

Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format. Applications close 5 February 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!

Consultant

[email protected]

Reference number: BBBH29476
Profession:Legal SupportLegal Support

Company: Empire Group
Date posted: 5th Jan, 2026

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