Partners Onboarding &
Resources Hub
Welcome to JustFund
We are so happy to have you on board as an accredited partner, and part of our growing network comprising hundreds of family law firms around Australia.
Our flexible line of credit can be used to cover a range of legal expenses at any stage of the matter- including invoices covering your fees, as well as disbursements for experts, mediators, or court expenses.
We know how the journey of separation is highly stressful for both firms and clients, so we are here to ease the burden of paying legal fees with our flexible payment solutions.
Applications can be made via our website or the partnerships team, and we assess cases promptly for eligibility of funding, based on your client's legal entitlement.
Together, we are on a mission to level the playing field and help more Australians navigate a fair financial outcome with dignity and equity.
How to get started?
1. Book an information session.
We are eager to discuss and review different ways to integrate flexible funding practices to get the best outcomes for you and your clients. We have useful insights and best practices for delivering client-focused onboarding. Sessions can be one-to-one or in groups for lawyers, practice managers and accounting staff.
2. Website Content - add our Accreditation Badge & Legal Finance information
Include our accreditation badge on your website with a back link to JustFund and post information on legal funding so clients know they have the option to “pay at the end” . Use our content template as a guide.
3. Provide clients with the JustFund brochure.
By sharing information on legal finance, you are empowering your clients to choose how to finance their legal fees. The JustFund brochure is an informative summary on legal finance, how to apply, FAQ's and the approval process. Print copies have been sent to you and digital copies also available here.
4. Include JustFund in costs agreements, and monthly invoices
Remind clients they have alternative payment options via invoices and cost agreements eg: "To assist with paying legal fees we have partnered with JustFund, who provide 'pay at the end' legal financing. Please contact us for more information on how to apply or visit justfund.com.au"
Understanding Your Obligations
Regarding Funded Clients
Open
Communication
Monthly
Reports
Control of
Proceeds
Distribution of
Settlement Funds
Budget
Variations
It is critical that all members of your team are familiar with the obligations inherent on client
matters that are funded by JustFund.
A productive, mutually-beneficial relationship is dependant upon:
Open Communication: Promptly inform JustFund of:
• any settlement agreements reached by/for your clients;
• any orders/agreements reached for interim or partial distribution of property;
• indications of termination of your firm’s retainer by clients or your firm;
• any concerns that develop in being able to continue acting for a client; and
• any developments during a case which significantly change your assessment of a client’s prospects of success in their matter (such as large undisclosed liabilities).
Monthly Reports:
A short 5-minute monthly update is required to be completed each 30-day period on each funded matter. Each month the relevant lawyer will receive an email containing a link to submit the update form. A failure to respect this process may result in funding being paused.
Control of Proceeds:
Ensure that proceeds received by your client (including interim property settlements or partial distributions), are deposited directly into your law firm’s trust account. Funds should not be disbursed to clients until JustFund has been repaid.
Distribution of Settlement Funds:
Repayment to JustFund should be prioritised as per the funding agreement. While JustFund is entitled to interim distributions, we remain open to discussing the distribution of such funds.
Budget Variations:
Kindly notify us as soon as possible if you anticipate a need for budget adjustments.
How to get fast payments?
We generally pay our invoices within 24 hours of receipt of a client’s approval! We take
pride in industry-leading invoice payments policy as we know that your cash flow is your
security for a successful legal practice.
To expedite the process, we recommend that you write the following in your email to funded clients: “We kindly ask for your confirmation (reply to all) to authorise JustFund to pay the attached invoice on your behalf.”
Once approved, we will promptly arrange payment to your firm’s trust account.
Note: JustFund can cover costs for unpaid invoices under existing deferred payment arrangements.
Regarding Funds on Trust:
We can also deposit funds into your trust account in anticipation of major events (e.g. mediation or final hearing) or disbursement costs such as mediator fees, counsel fees or independent valuation fees.
For questions or concerns about payments please contact:
Invoices@justfund.com.au or call 1300 644 980
Once approved, we will promptly arrange payment to your firm’s trust account.
Did you know?
JustFund has helped clients to resolve over $1Billion in property settlements so far.
We pay most invoices within 48 hours, so you get paid on time.
Clients don’t have any out of pocket expenses until the end of their settlement.
Our partnership managers are family lawyers, so you will be working with family law specialists.
If your client requires more funding, they can request more at any time - there’s no need to formally re-apply.
We will endeavour to respond to additional funding requests within 24 hours.
Onboarding Clients Just Got Easier with Navio
Introducing Navio, a faster, easier way to collect client data from the outset of your case, and free for JustFund accredited partners!
Watch this video to learn more. Contact us for more information at +61 02 7228 3396
or visit navio.com.au
Convert more clients and grow your practice
If you haven’t started using JustFund yet, talk to us about how we can help?
Don’t let financial constraints get in the way of you taking on the clients you want and continuing with matters to get the best outcome. Turning away clients or putting clients on payment plans often lead to write-downs, write-offs and the cost and burden of chasing unpaid invoices. We are here to enable you to focus more on your clients and worry less about when you’ll get paid.
Talk to us to find out if your client may be a suitable candidate for legal financing or have them contact us so we can review with them how we can help pay their legal fees.
Meet the Partnerships Team
Jack O'Donnell
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Amanda Kerdel
Family Lawyer and Director of Partnership Development
Kristen Hallaby
Partnership Development
Stephanie Azzi
Family Lawyer and Client Success Manager
Our Client Success and Support Team
Andy O'Connor
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Erica Henson-Hatton
Family Lawyer and Client Success Manager
Jeremy Ball
Family Lawyer and Client Success Manager
Maidei Kutsanzira
Family Lawyer and Client Success Manager
Grace Roberts
Loan Portfolio Manager
Don Singleton
Client Service & Operations
Megan McGuiness
Client Success Co-ordinator
Anna Byrne
Client Success Co-ordinator
Louise Hunter
Case Success Manager and Family Lawyer
Natahnee Pearman
Loan Portfolio Co-ordinator and Paralegal
Anisha Singh
Case Success Manager and Family Lawyer
Giselle Morris
Client Success Co-ordinator
Jen Lofthouse
Loan Portfolio Co-ordinator
Partnerships & Training
Kristen Hallaby
Amanda Kerdel
FAQs
Quick Links
- Apply for Funding
- Book in for training with any of the partnerships team members:
- 1300 644 980
- enquiries@justfund.com.au
-
Level 7, Bligh House, 4-6 Bligh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
