Job Brief: 

•     Nature of Employment Permanent full-time position
•     Working Hours: 38 hours per week
•     Salary Range: Generous rates of pay - $75,000 and AUD $80,000
•     Location of Employment: 23/27 Hunter St, Parramatta, NSW, 2150

Falzon Legal is a law firm based in Parramatta, Australia, specializing in family law, wills, estate planning, and probate services. They emphasize a compassionate, client-focused approach, ensuring a blend of professionalism and personal care.

Key Features of Falzon Legal:

1. Specialized Expertise:
   • Family Law: Services include divorce, property settlements, binding financial agreements, and support in domestic violence cases.
   • Wills and Estate Planning: They offer assistance with creating wills, power of attorney, enduring guardianship, advance medical directives, and probate applications.
2. Convenience:
   • In addition to office consultations, they offer home visits and online meetings, ensuring accessibility for clients in Sydney and surrounding areas.
3. Holistic Support:
   • They focus on emotional and mental well-being alongside legal solutions, offering a human touch to often stressful situations.
4. Transparent Processes:
   • Fixed fees for common legal issues and clear communication about progress at every stage.

Their services also extend to unique areas like international estate planning and property settlements, demonstrating expertise in handling complex legal matters across borders

We are looking for Family & Estate and Property Law Assistant.

Responsibilities:

• Wills & Estates: Draft and execute Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Enduring Guardianships; manage probate and estate administration; handle financial management orders and NCAT hearings; assist with contested wills and family provision claims.
• Draft application for Probate and Letters of Administration Applications to be filed in the Supreme Court.
• Family Law: Prepare and finalize divorce applications, binding financial agreements, and financial property settlement matters; handle parenting applications and mediation.
• Property Law: Oversee property settlement processes; draft contracts; manage conveyancing documentation; liaise with real estate agents and banks.
• Staff Training & Invoicing: Train paralegals, review legal documents, draft cost agreements, manage invoicing and client queries, and handle trust accounting.
• Conveyancing - Drafting Contract for Sale & Purchase Agreements.
• Attend to Search relevant certificates in relation to sale/purchase of property.
• Liaise with real estate agents and banks.
• Preparation of settlement balance sheet on Pexa.
• Legal research to assist prosecutors.
• Draft summons, evidence matrix, agreed facts and witness statements.
• Compile and file court documents at the criminal and civil registry.
• Observe court proceedings and making file notes for state counsels.
• Assist with trial preparation by preparing the exhibit list, the list of witnesses.
• Prepare exhibit folders for court and compiling disclosure documents.
• Printing, Scanning, Photocopying and Faxing documents.

Skills Required:

Education and Qualifications:

•       Law Degree preferred in common law - completed overseas or australia 
•       At least 2 years of work experience in the areas of family, estate, and property law or in legal practice
•       Experience with legal software

      Strong communication skills: Both written and verbal, to interact effectively with clients, lawyers, and other stakeholders.

      Legal research skills: Ability to research legal precedents, legislation, and case law.

      Attention to detail: Especially in drafting legal documents and contracts.

      Organizational skills: Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently.

      Client service skills: Ability to interact empathetically and professionally with clients, especially in sensitive family or estate matters.

      Proficiency in legal software: Familiarity with case management systems and office tools.

      Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive client information discreetly.

      Professionalism: Maintaining a high standard of professionalism in all interactions.

      Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new legal procedures and technologies.

      Certifications (Optional but Beneficial):

• Registered Conveyancer (for those specializing in property law and conveyancing).

      Completion of specialized short courses in family law, estate planning, or property law can be advantageous.