Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working.
WFH and from modern, open plan offices.
We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipmentCompetitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition programLearning and career development programs for all roles and levelsFlexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leaveFree daily breakfast and office social eventsGenuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and communityMake the smarter choice.
Come thrive with us.
Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you here.About the role and teamWe have an exciting new opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our Statutory Insurance NSW/ACT – Workers' Compensation team based in our Sydney or Newcastle office.The Statutory Insurance NSW/ACT - Workers' Compensation section is a defendant insurance legal team which has over 60 people across the Newcastle and Sydney office.
This role will provide administrative support to lawyers across the team, and is a fantastic opportunity to join a team with ongoing training and support.You will be responsible for:general file maintenance including regular filing, opening and closing files;telephone handing for the team including answering all incoming calls;drafting of court documents and compiling of briefs;coordinating all outgoing mail to be signed, compiled and delivered;providing support to other legal assistants;maintaining Partners/lawyers' contacts in our firm CRM InterAction,



including assisting with list management on their behalf for events and communications; andother administration duties as required.About youminimum five years legal assistant experience;experience in a workers' compensation practice is desirable;a team player;strong attention to detail;ability to prioritise and perform to deadlines;reliable, punctual, flexible and able to demonstrate initiative;experience in using legal billing system and client management program (eg. Aderant would be desirable but not required); andexperience in using document management system (eg iManage10 would be desirable but not required).
About usAt Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia.
Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.We do great work, smarter.
We're passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow.
We're known for Smarter Law: smarter thinking to create smarter solutions.
We embrace innovative thinking and technology.
We listen.
We partner.
We solve.We are also known for having a excellent culture that values people and that lives our purpose and values - our Hallmarks.Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow.
We thrive together.
We are diverse and inclusive - everyone is welcome and respected.
We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.Hear from our people about what it's like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeopleTo learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience.
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📌 Legal Assistant (New South Wales)
🏢 Hall & Wilcox
📍 New South Wales