Paralegal Opportunity – Family Law & Estates | Where You Matter

• Work with an experienced, close-knit legal team
• Varied Family Law & Estate Planning matters
• Supportive, career-minded workplace with real impact

Affinitas Legal is a boutique WA-based firm dedicated to Family Law and Estate Planning. Our close-knit team handles complex financial and parenting matters in the Family Court and Supreme Court of Western Australia. We pride ourselves on doing work that matters—for clients, and for each other.

We live by our motto: You Matter. Our values are built on authenticity, approachability, transparency and innovation. Whether it’s a sensitive parenting dispute or an intricate estate plan, we aim to support clients with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

We’re looking for a full-time Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support our growing practice. This is a high-impact role that reports to Senior Solicitor Priyanka Philip and works closely with all members of the firm.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to work on matters that make a real difference, this role is for you.

• Draft legal documents and correspondence (affidavits, court forms, client letters)
• Prepare and index disclosure documents for Family Law matters
• Lodge documents via eCourts and manage court listings and deadlines
• Manage and maintain files using Actionstep
• Liaise with clients, courts, counsel and external providers
• Conduct legal research and assist in preparing case summaries
• Prepare briefs and court bundles
• Provide general administrative support to solicitors

We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and compassionate.

You’ll ideally have:

• Prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant (Family Law or Estates preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven time management and organisational abilities
• A good understanding of Microsoft Office
• Experience with Actionstep (or a willingness to learn)
• A legal assistant/paralegal qualification or equivalent experience

• A tight-knit team that genuinely supports each other
• A values-based workplace with real client impact
• Exposure to a wide range of Family Law and Estate matters
• Transparent salary: $65,000 to $80,000 depending on experience
• Clear progression pathways and on-the-job mentoring
• Office-based in Stirling, with flexibility to discuss hybrid work for the right applicant

Apply via SEEK by submitting your resume and a tailored cover letter. You’ll also be asked to complete a few brief screening questions.

We encourage early applications as interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis.