Job Description

About The Role And Team

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We have an exciting recent opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our Statutory Insurance NSW/ACT ' Workers' Compensation team based in our Sydney or Newcastle office.

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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.

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You Will Be Responsible For

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- general file maintenance including regular filing, opening and closing files;
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- telephone handing for the team including answering all incoming calls;
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- drafting of court documents and compiling of briefs;
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- coordinating all outgoing mail to be signed, compiled and delivered;
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- providing support to other legal assistants;
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- maintaining Partners/lawyers' contacts in our firm CRM InterAction, including assisting with list management on their behalf for events and communications;
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- other administration duties as required.
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About You

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- minimum five years legal assistant experience;
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- experience in a workers' compensation practice is desirable;
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- a team player;
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- strong attention to detail;
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- excellent communication skills;
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- ability to prioritise and perform to deadlines;
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- reliable, punctual, flexible and able to demonstrate initiative;
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- experience in using legal billing system and client management program eg. Aderant would be desirable but not required;
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- experience in using document management system eg iManage10 would be desirable but not required.
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Benefits

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- hybrid and flexible working, WFH and open plan offices;
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- IT equipment for WFH plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment;
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- competitive remuneration and Hallstar reward and recognition program;
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- learning and career development programs for all roles and levels;
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- flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave;
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- free daily breakfast and office social events;
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- commitment to diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, pro bono and community.
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About Us

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At 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.

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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.

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We are also known for having a great culture that values people and that lives our purpose and values - our Hallmarks.

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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.

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Apply Now

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We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or you have any questions, please contact Sally Cai, Talent Acquisition Advisor at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

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📌 Legal Assistant - Workers Compensation (New South Wales)
🏢 Hall & Wilcox
📍 New South Wales