Join Our Team of Family Lawyers

Join our Family Law Practice and thrive

Are you an experienced Administration professional that is interested in Family Law? Delaney Roberts Family Lawyers is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team in the heart of Newcastle’s CBD. If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make a difference while working with a team that values excellence and integrity, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Choose Us?

Our “People First” philosophy is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to attracting and nurturing top talent, ensuring our employees feel valued and supported every step of the way. Our mission is to secure the best future for every client and their family, and we achieve this by embedding our values into every aspect of our work.

About the Role

You will be the right-hand person to two successful solicitors who consistently receive outstanding client feedback. Your primary goal will be to handle the administrative tasks associated with client matters so they can focus on what they do best—representing and achieving the best possible outcome for our clients. You will assist with legal research, preparing briefings and court documents, managing client relationships, and overseeing billing processes. We have invested in excellent systems, processes, and technology solutions to help you excel in your role. Whilst we would love someone with legal profession experience if you’re somebody who is the right fit for our firm, has minimum 2 years experience in a professional office environment and excels in admin we would be willing to provide you with the support and training you need to become a Legal Assistant.

About You

We are searching for a proactive Legal Assistant who can anticipate challenges and provide effective solutions. To succeed in this role, you will need:

• 2+ years in an administration role in a professional office environment. Ideally law but other professional services industries eg. finance, accounting etc would also provide you with the experience required to make a successful transition into our law firm.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and experience following formatting rules.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and administrative abilities, including diary, file, and document management.
• Experience adapting to industry specific software to enhance efficiency and automation eg. our core software solutions are LEAP legal software and Clio client management software.
• Some experience with time recording, billing and invoicing procedures for professional services would be highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively. Client management experience would be highly desirable.

What’s in it for You?

• Training & Development
• Competitive Salary
• Employee Incentives – we have a range of rewards, including a monthly bonus for legal support who help their solicitors achieve their billing targets.
• Flexibility – we understand the importance of work-life balance. Once you’ve passed probation, you can discuss the option of working from home one day per week.
• Inclusive Culture – join a respectful and welcoming workplace where everyone is valued.
• Enjoy regular events like Friday night drinks, end-of-month celebrations, EOFY parties, Melbourne Cup festivities, Christmas parties, and more.
• Wellbeing: Access our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, offering 24/7 support from psychologists via phone, videoconference, or in person. This benefit extends to your immediate family as well.
• Modern office, building design features and a central location with easy access greenspaces, the light rail and other public transport options

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a firm that truly values its people, we would love to hear from you.