We need a top notch paralegal/administrative assistant to join our thriving personal injury/ insurance practice and provide essential support for 2 partners and our wider team!
About the role
We are seeking a skilled, experienced team player who has had significant exposure to personal injury and or insurance claims to join our growing team.
You will play a pivotal role supporting senior legal practitioners working across diverse areas of the law and will support the team with public liability, workers compensation, work injury damages and medical negligence claims. You will be working on defendant and plaintiff matters and have regular client interaction.
The role is an incredible opportunity for a self starter to thrive in a agile environment. As the trusted support for our partners, you will play a crucial role in the management of litigation in the Supreme Court, District Court, PIC and Federal Court.
From managing calendars and coordinating meetings to crafting legal documents and providing exceptional client service, your contributions will be valued and recognised.
We're looking for someone who goes above and beyond in their customer service approach. Being proactive in anticipating and meeting the needs of both our clients and the legal team is an essential aspect of this role. Your enthusiasm and dedication will ensure you create a positive and welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors.
The role is a full-time position and the successful candidate will be working in our incredible Sydney CBD office.
This exciting position will have you responsible for providing support to our team and our clients and will allow you to be your best.
Daily duties will include:
- Delivering support to Partners, Special Counsel and the wider team.
- Providing exceptional administrative support including calendar management, document preparation, and electronic and hard copy file management.
- Creating,
editing and proofreading legal documents, Court documents, subpoena, correspondence, and reports.
- Co-ordinating medicolegal examinations.
- Assisting with onboarding clients and completion of client intake forms.
- Preparation of briefs to Counsel.
- Scheduling and setting up virtual and in-person meetings and appointments.
- Coordinating mediations, conferences, and travel arrangements with precision and attention to detail.
- Generation of retainer agreements.
- Processing and reconciling invoices in line with finance procedures and maintaining accurate records of receipts and tax invoices for reimbursement and payment.
- E-Court filing.
- Delivering professional and prompt client service, addressing inquiries and requests.
- Maintaining strict confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.
- Building and maintaining working relationships with the key stakeholders in our business, our clients and across our wider administration team.
About you:
To be successful in this role our ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Depth of experience as a paralegal or administrative assistant in a legal setting.
- Personal injury litigation experience
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and legal practice management software.
- An ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professionalism, integrity, and the ability to handle confidential matters.
Join the team:
Join our personal injury/insurance practice where your contributions will be valued. We offer a competitive compensation package and opportunities for growth.
To apply, submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to be an integral part of our team. Apply now!
We look forward to receiving your application.
📌 Paralegal/Legal Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Sydney
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