Paton Hooke Lawyers

03/09/2026

Please be advised that our office will be closed on the first Friday of every month for administrative purposes and staff development.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

27/08/2026

❤️ Red Nose Day 2026 ❤️

Today Paton Hooke Lawyers stands together in support of Red Nose Day, raising awareness to help save little lives and support grieving families affected by the loss of a baby or child.

Red Nose Day is more than just wearing a red nose – it’s about shining a light on the importance of safe pregnancies, safe sleeping practices, and providing families with the care and support they need in their most difficult times.

By getting involved, it helps Red Nose Australia to continue their incredible work in research, education, and bereavement support services across Australia.

25/08/2026

Help Save Little Lives

10/08/2026

From 1 July 2026, the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act) applies to some services provided by law firms.

If you are working with us on specific types of matters we will be legally required to take a few extra steps before we can begin our work.

Moving forward, you can expect us to:
- Verify your identity: Even if you have been a trusted client of ours for years, the new laws require us to verify identity based on the specific matter, not just our relationship.
- Ask a few more questions: For certain transactions, we may need to ask about business structures, beneficial ownership, or the source of funds.
- Keep detailed records: This is a mandatory compliance step to align the legal sector with banks and financial institutions.

18/06/2026

Please be advised that our office will be closed Friday 19 June 2026 for staff AML/CTF training and will reopen at 8:30am Monday 22 June 2026.

04/06/2026

Please be advised that our office will be closed Friday 5 June 2026 for staff AML/CTF training.

Our office will also be closed on Monday 8 June 2026 for the King’s Birthday Public Holiday and we will reopen at 8:30am Tuesday 9 June 2026.

25/05/2026

Paton Hooke Lawyers is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our legal team in Taree. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing administrative support to our solicitors in Family Law and other areas.

Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience as a legal assistant (1+ years preferred)
- Knowledge of family law processes and court procedures is preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Enthusiasm, attention to detail and pride in work quality.
- Professional presentation and a team-player mentality.
- A working knowledge of LEAP legal software is beneficial.

Tasks & Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers and administrative staff.
- Assist in the preparation of court documents and general correspondence.
- Transcription of digital dictation.
- Efficient file management and monthly invoicing.
- Coordination of appointments, conferences and mediations.
- Cultivate strong relationships with clients, employees, Counsel and other stakeholders.
- Perform a variety of clerical duties and provide general administrative support as required.

Please follow the link below to submit your application through Seek.

Paton Hooke Lawyers, a well known law firm serving Taree and beyond for over a century, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our legal team.

20/05/2026

If you find yourself in trouble with the law, it is important that you know your rights.

Talk to Paton Hooke Lawyers - that's smart thinking.

13/05/2026

In our experience a lot of people think their Will is legal when it isn't.

Talk to us today about updating your Will.

09/05/2026

Happy Mothers Day to all our beautiful mums and mother figures