Silkman Austen Brown Lawyers are looking for a Family Law Para-legal, with the role beginning in January 2025. Whether you are a young person looking for experience in law, just starting or finishing your degree, an experienced para-legal, or someone looking for change in the legal field, this position is for you.
Silkman Austen Brown are a well-established law firm with offices in Broken Hill, Cobar, and Dubbo. We pride ourselves on providing assistance across Far and Central-West NSW, in all areas of law such as criminal, family, conveyancing, estate planning and administration, and civil disputes. This position is located in our Dubbo Office, where you will particularly be assisting our Family Law Team. There may also be opportunities for you to gain experiences in other areas of law that pique your interest.
Your role will entail being an assisting hand for our Family Law team, including other experienced family law para-legals and solicitors. The role will be part-time with the possibility to increase into full-time for the right candidate. Our office provides above industry award salary that is negotiated based on experience. You must be a positive, welcoming, and hardworking person, willing to learn new processes and tasks.
The role will include tasks such as:
Answering phones and directing callsAssisting with file preparation and organisationHandling and communicating with clients, both in person, online, and via phoneScheduling appointments and maintaining staff calendarsCollaborating with other staff membersThe following are requirements for the position:
NO previous experience in law requiredProficiency in Microsoft Office and Google softwareAbility to handle sensitive information and maintain strict confidentialityEffective communication skills with others, including staff members and clientsAbility to multi-task and handle strict deadlines #J-18808-Ljbffr