Legal Support Administrator - Family & Relationship Law

Legal Support Administrator - Family & Relationship Law

Company: Lander & Rogers Location: Sydney NSW Work type: Full-time Remote/on-site: Hybrid

Lander & Rogers, an award-winning Australian private practice, is seeking a Legal Support Administrator to join its Family & Relationship Law team in Sydney. The firm is recognised for its authentic and inclusive culture, and offers a flexible hybrid work model.

About the Company Lander & Rogers is a prominent independent law firm with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Canberra, and a global presence. The firm prioritises innovation in client experience and legal service delivery, alongside a commitment to community support through pro bono initiatives.

About the Role This position offers a significant opportunity for individuals looking to develop a career in the legal industry, with training and exposure to diverse administrative and legal tasks. The hybrid work model balances flexibility with client and team needs, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the Sydney office. Remaining days can be worked from home, supporting collaboration, service delivery, and team objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and coordinate schedules for multiple fee earners.
• Serve as a primary point of contact, triaging calls and correspondence.
• Liaise with clients, courts, counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Draft and format basic correspondence and court documents.
• Prepare and collate court documents, annexures, and briefs, including e-briefs.
• File and serve documents with courts.
• Maintain accurate electronic files and databases.
• Undertake property and ASIC searches.
• Support billing, time recording, and general administration.
• Assist with dictation, document editing, and proofreading.

About You

• Possess a Certificate IV or Diploma in Legal Studies/Services, or be working towards one.
• Exhibit strong skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail and strong written communication abilities.
• Be well-organised with the capacity to manage competing priorities.
• Display a proactive approach with robust problem-solving skills.
• Be confident in building relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Have a genuine interest in pursuing a long-term career in legal administration. This role is part of the legal support career pathway and is not open to current law students.

Culture Lander & Rogers fosters a down-to-earth, collaborative, and supportive culture, investing in its people to empower them to perform at their best. The firm promotes a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, leadership, and development.

Benefits Lander & Rogers provides a range of benefits to support professional development, ongoing learning, colleague connection, health, and community involvement. Benefits include:

• Hybrid work: Flexibility to work between home and the office, choosing the location that best suits you, clients, and the team.
• Additional leave: Up to five weeks of paid annual leave annually, plus an annual wellness day.
• Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: An annual $250 allowance for remote office equipment, fitness, and/or wellness expenses.
• Tech discounts: Access corporate discounts on DELL computer products.

How to apply Click APPLY and visit www.landers.com.au for further information.

Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks, including criminal record checks, as a condition of employment.