Lillian Sleijpen

Paralegal

“At its core, the idea of purpose is the idea that what we do matters to people other than ourselves.”

Angela Duckworth

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02 9071 0562

The journey into law…

Lillian’s journey into law started almost two years ago when she began working as a paralegal while studying at university. What was initially an opportunity to gain practical experience in the legal industry quickly became a genuine passion for helping people navigate challenging periods of their lives. Since then, she has worked with a diverse range of individuals in Family Law and has developed a strong appreciation for the importance of clear communication and attention to detail in achieving positive outcomes.

Experience in family law

Lillian brings practical experience in family law matters involving parenting arrangements and property settlements, including drafting affidavits and chronologies, assisting with disclosure, and preparing briefs and memoranda for counsel. Through this work, she has developed a clear understanding of family law processes and procedural requirements, as well as experience explaining these processes to clients. This has strengthened her ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients as they navigate complex and often stressful situations.

Other areas of expertise

Lillian also has experience in estate planning matters, including drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Enduring Guardianship documents, as well as assisting with criminal matters, family provision claims, and civil disputes.

The passion for family law

Lillian is passionate about Family Law because it allows her to assist individuals through some of the most significant and challenging periods of their lives. She enjoys the balance between legal strategy and problem-solving while also working directly with clients as they navigate complex and emotionally sensitive matters.

Our care for clients

Lillian takes a proactive and organised approach to her work, with a strong focus on ensuring matters progress efficiently behind the scenes. She understands that family and property law matters can be stressful and overwhelming, and she aims to assist by ensuring documents, information, and procedural requirements are managed accurately and in a timely manner. She values being someone clients and solicitors can rely on to help keep matters moving and reduce unnecessary stress throughout the process.

Why Unified?

Lillian decided to join Unified because of its focus on providing clear, practical support in family law matters that are often complex and emotionally challenging. She was drawn to the way the firm approaches matters in a structured and straightforward manner, with an emphasis on clear communication at every stage. She values being part of a team that prioritises organised and efficient matter management while maintaining a clear focus on the client experience.

Passion outside of the law

Outside of work, Lillian enjoys spending time with family and friends and staying active. She also enjoys travelling and experiencing new places whenever she has the opportunity.

Qualifications

  • Currently studying a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business

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