Family Law Paralegal

Hammond Nguyen Turnbull is a growing multidisciplinary law firm whose main focus is its clients and its team. We are seeking a full-time Paralegal interested in family law to join our busy and friendly team of legal professionals. We operate in a variety of practice areas and we pride ourselves in providing exceptional, personalised client service.

The person who is suitable for this role would be someone who is looking to start or continue their career as a paralegal.

The Role

• Opening and closing files 
• Dictation work & data entry
• Assist solicitors in management of files 
• File management
• Research and legal assistant work 
• Other general administrative duties 

There is room for growth with our firm to carry out more substantive work  

To be successful for this role

• Interest in family law
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Great customer service skills
• Pleasant phone manner
• High attention to detail
• Can do attitude
• Well presented and reliable
• Strong MS Office skills
• Typing skills of 55+ wpm
• Proven organisational skills
• Enjoy helping people and are always cheerful
• Ability to work with different people and personalities 
• Able to deal with pressure and remain calm
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Wants to develop legal skills as an entry into the industry, continue to grow with the firm and is looking for somewhere to stay long term
• Able to juggle and manage competing demands