Senior Legal Support / Family Law Paralegal

Senior Legal Support / Family Law Paralegal | Hybrid | Mildura, VIC Job Description We are recruiting an experienced Senior Legal Support / Family Law Paralegal to support an established Australian family law practice. This is a full-time role offering a genuinely flexible structure: 3 weeks remote each month, with 1 week onsite in Mildura, Victoria .

You will work closely with the Principal Solicitor and Accredited Family Law Specialist , providing high-level legal and administrative support across active family law matters. The role is suited to someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of file progression, client communication, court deadlines, diary management and the day-to-day workflow that keeps matters moving.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and progress family law files across parenting, property, divorce and financial matters Maintain court dates, filing deadlines and procedural timelines Prepare and organise legal correspondence and supporting documentation Coordinate client appointments, conferences, mediation and court commitments Maintain regular communication with clients between key milestones Liaise with courts, counsel, experts and other solicitors Triage incoming correspondence and identify urgent or sensitive matters Draft routine correspondence for lawyer review Maintain accurate file notes and matter records Monitor outstanding documents, client instructions and next actions Prepare and manage daily and weekly task priorities Support mediation, dispute resolution and court preparation Assist with family violence-related matters with appropriate sensitivity and confidentiality Raise invoices and identify matters requiring costs-related attention Provide clear workflow updates and handovers to the Principal Solicitor Proactively identify what needs to happen next to keep matters progressing Requirements Previous experience as a Family Law Paralegal, Senior Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or similar legal support professional Strong exposure to Australian Family Law matters Experience supporting parenting, property settlement, separation and divorce matters Confidence working with court-related documentation and procedural deadlines Strong file, diary and matter-management capability Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate professionally and sensitively with clients experiencing difficult personal circumstances Strong judgement, discretion and confidentiality High attention to detail and document accuracy Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines Confident working closely with senior legal professionals Proactive working style with strong follow-up discipline Experience with Smokeball, LEAP or similar legal practice-management software is highly regarded Full Australian working rights Ability to work remotely for 3 weeks per month and attend Mildura onsite for 1 week each month Benefits Salary: AUD $70,000–$80,000 , based on experience and applicable classification Full-time role 3 weeks remote + 1 week onsite in Mildura each month Up to AUD $5,000 travel / relocation assistance for a suitable candidate Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM–5:00 PM Work closely with an Accredited Family Law Specialist Strong exposure across parenting, property, divorce, mediation and court matters Opportunity for mentoring, development and progression within Family Law Supportive working environment with meaningful responsibility and direct Principal exposure Candidates based in Melbourne, Adelaide or the Riverland who can travel regularly to Mildura may also be considered