Support Respected Family Lawyers in a Team that Values Legal Assistants Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking for a role where your contribution is genuinely valued? At Delaney Roberts Specialist Family Lawyers, our Legal Assistants are trusted members of the team. You will work closely with experienced family lawyers, help keep matters moving, support a calm and responsive client experience, and use strong systems, precedents and workflows to do your best work. We are not the largest Family Law firm in Sydney, but we are growing and we support from our Newcastle office. You will find that our standards are high, but our culture is more approachable, human and supportive than many of the tier one firms. You will join a specialist Family Law firm that values professionalism, care, clear communication and sustainable performance. What We Offer: legal Support Bonus paid monthly, annual salary reviews, flexible work arrangements, including one day working from home each week after probation, structured onboarding and training, strong systems, precedents and workflows, ongoing development opportunities, employee support programs, recognition programs aligned to our values and culture, and birthday leave and volunteering leave About the role: This is a practical, hands on legal support role working closely with experienced family lawyers. You will help your Solicitors stay organised, prepared and focused on delivering excellent legal work and client service. Your work will include managing diaries and priorities, preparing correspondence and legal documents, assisting with matter management, liaising with clients, supporting billing and file administration, and helping ensure work moves efficiently through the team. Our Legal Assistants are encouraged to think ahead, improve the way work is done and contribute to an exceptional client experience. You will be supported by strong precedents, clear workflows and smart operating procedures. We are always looking for smarter ways to work, and we value Legal Assistants who bring practical ideas, strong judgement and pride in their work. About You: You are confident, organised and proactive. You enjoy working in a professional environment where attention to detail, care and follow through matter. You will ideally bring: 3 years’ experience in a legal assistant or legal administration role within a law firm, experience in family law or another fast-paced litigation environment, strong attention to detail and organisational skills, confidence managing documents, diaries, client communication and workflows, strong technology skills and the ability to quickly learn legal systems and processes experience using Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems; ideally LEAP, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a calm, polished and professional approach with clients. Most importantly, you are someone who enjoys contributing to a team, supporting Solicitors to perform at their best, and helping create an exceptional client experience. Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for a Law Student seeking part-time hours as this is a full time role. It is also not suitable for recent law graduate, we are seeking candidates whose experience and qualifications indicate a commitment to a career as a Legal Assistant. About Us: Delaney Roberts Specialist Family Lawyers is a leading specialist Family Law firm with offices in Sydney and Newcastle. We act in complex family law matters and are known for our high standards, specialist expertise and professional approach. We are proud of the quality of our work, but we are equally proud of the way we work together. Our Sydney office continues to grow, and we are investing in the people, systems and support needed to build a strong, sustainable team. This is a good opportunity for a Legal Assistant who wants to be part of a respected specialist firm without the formality and hierarchy often found in tier one firms. How to Apply If you are looking for a role where you can grow, contribute and be part of an ambitious specialist law firm with exciting momentum, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application via the Apply button, including a cover letter outlining why this opportunity interests you.
