Job Description
Full time Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal | Maroochydore onsite
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Join one of Australia's most established personal injury law firms.
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Turner Freeman Lawyers has been standing up for the rights of injured Australians since ****. With 22 offices nationwide and over 70 years of legal expertise, we are proud to make a real difference in the lives of our clients every day.
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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our Maroochydore team. This is an excellent chance for someone who thrives in a rapid paced environment, brings a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and is eager to further develop their legal career. We will support you with access to ongoing training and mentoring from experienced legal professionals.
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Experience in Personal Injury Law will be highly regarded, although candidates with strong legal administration or paralegal experience from other practice areas are encouraged to apply.
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The Role
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This is a varied and busy role and you will be required to perform the followingbut not limited duties including mandatory legal assistant work that you have acquired in your previous employment:
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Transcription of a high volume of dictation;
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Preparing and proof reading of court documents and drafting correspondence;
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Preparing briefs to counsel;
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File, schedule management and research;
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Proactively communicate and liaise with external clients including doctors;
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Following up on requests for medical reports from doctors and other experts;
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Close & electronically archive files; and
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The candidate
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Must have at least two (2) years' Legal Assistant / Paralegal experience;
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Exceptional organisational and communication skills;
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Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities;
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A proactive, team-focused approach to tasks;
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Typing speed of 65+ words per minute;
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iManage and Aderant Express experience would be highly desirable, however, not essential with full induction training provided;
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
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Personal Injury Law experience (advantageous)
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Salary will be commensurate with the successful applicant's experience.
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Regrettably only those short listed will be contacted.
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Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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