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 career development opportunities.

a week of shutdown leave

paid parental leave

extra-long service leave

ongoing learning and professional development opportunities

additional paid service leave

a confirmed 1 July salary increase

an annual wellness reimbursement

career development opportunities

and much more

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 currently seeking a Junior Legal Assistant to join our Motor Vehicle Accidents team in Melbourne. This is a Permanent, Full-Time position to support a Lawyer with MVA matters.

You will support two busy Lawyers in the team with all administrative tasks, as well as other duties, that will include

Providing a great level of care and support to our clients in a professional manner

Building strong relationships with our clients, internal and external stakeholders

Supporting the team with general file management and administration

Coordinating appointments for our lawyers, medico-legal appointments for our clients, conferences and mediations

Communicating with clients, insurers and other professionals both in writing and verbally

Preparing legal correspondence and compiling court documents





Preparing matters for conferences and hearings

Mentoring and training legal support staff.

What will you bring? You will bring a passion for social justice and generating positive outcomes for clients. The following experience and skills will ensure your success in this position

Previous experience in legal support or business administration desired

A natural passion for helping people and high level of empathy

Exceptional experience in communication and customer service

Excellent written and drafting skills

Recognise the importance of attention to detail and time management

Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to multi-task

Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment

A willingness to learn

Proactive approach and initiative

Available to work 38 hours per week, between the hours of 8 30am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

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 Country Slater and Gordon acknowledges 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 + Inclusion Slater and Gordon is 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 understand that everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.

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📌 Junior Legal Assistant (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Slater and Gordon Lawyers
📍 Port Phillip City