18 Aug
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Slater and Gordon Lawyers
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Melbourne
18 Aug
Slater and Gordon Lawyers
Melbourne
Slater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people.
Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time between home and the office. We recognise and reward high performance and have outstanding employee benefits including a week of shutdown leave, paid parental leave, extra-long service leave, together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
Employees covered by our Enterprise Agreement, will also enjoy access to additional paid service leave, a confirmed 1 July salary increase, an annual wellness reimbursement, career development opportunities, and much more.
What are we looking for?
We are on the lookout for aSettlement Coordinator to join our National Billing and Settlements Team in ourMelbourne office. Thisis a Full-Time opportunity,with the flexibility of a hybrid working model.
Ideally you have experience inbanking, finance or in the legal field and are looking for a new challenge,this isa great wayto broaden your existing skill set with anestablished company in the area of billing and settlements to help finalise andsettle legal matters, as well as working alongside experienced lawyers andsupport staff.
In this role you will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Acting in the best interests of our clients
- Establishing andmaintainingprofessional working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Managing the post settlement, end to end client experience for personal injury claims, ensuring clients are kept informed about the process
- Correspond and communicate with external stakeholders to ensure settlements are paid in a timely manner
- Accurately monitor, calculate, and distribute client’s settlement monies
What will you bring?
Our ideal candidate will alsobring the following skills and attributes to the role:
- Effective communicationskills
- High levelof accuracy and attention to detail, with strong numerical literacyand critical thinking skills
- Ability to take initiative, and work to deadlines
- Robust planning, prioritisation, and time management skills
- Initiative-taking and flexible work approach
- Positive attitude with a growth mindset
- Effective collaborator, with ability to work both autonomously, as well as in a team environment
To be eligible for this position, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with full and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Proof of work rights will be required as part of the Slater and Gordon application process.
Acknowledgement of CountrySlater and Gordonacknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.
Diversity + InclusionSlater and Gordonis committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Slater and Gordon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.We understandthat everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.
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📌 Settlement Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Slater and Gordon Lawyers
📍 Melbourne