About the role

We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join our Perth Workers' Compensation team on a full-time maximum-term contract through to December 2027.

This role would suit an experienced legal support professional or a university law student with relevant experience looking to continue their practical legal experience within a leading national law firm. Working closely with Partners and lawyers in a busy and well established insurance practice, you will gain valuable exposure to workers' compensation matters while developing a solid understanding of legal practice and client service.

For the right candidate, this role may provide a pathway to a Law Graduate opportunity in 2028 upon completion of their studies.

In this role, you will:

- Provide administrative and legal support to Partners and lawyers across a range of workers' compensation matters.
- Manage diaries, appointments and client communications.
- Prepare, amend and format legal correspondence and documents.
- Assist with court and tribunal filings and matter management.
- Open and maintain legal files and matter records.
- Coordinate medical appointments, briefs and other matter-related documentation.
- Support billing, invoicing and general practice administration.
- Build relationships with clients, insurers, barristers and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

About you You are organised, proactive and eager to build a long term career in the legal profession.

You may be an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant seeking your next opportunity, or a law student with relevant experience wanting to gain hands on exposure within a respected legal practice while completing your studies.

To be successful, you will have:

- Previous experience in a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or similar legal support role.
- A strong interest in litigation, insurance law or workers' compensation law.




- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of professionalism.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office and document management skills.
- A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to learn.
- The ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.

Current law students are encouraged to apply. This is an outstanding opportunity to gain meaningful experience within a specialised litigation practice while positioning yourself for future career opportunities within the firm.

About us

We’re passionate about what we do and want you to be too.

We’re one of Australia’s leading law firms, recognised nationally for our legal expertise across insurance, commercial, workplace and government matters. Our teams work with major insurers, corporates, government agencies, SMEs and not for profit organisations across Australia.

With more than 800 people across Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney, we combined high quality work with collaborative and supportive culture.

We’re also proud to be recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers and Doyle’s Guide and to have one of the highest percentages of female partners among Australia’s top 50 law firms.

Culture & benefits of working with us

As a national firm with the scale and reputation to attract great clients and high-quality work, every day is different. To support you, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:





- Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal commitments
- Health and wellness initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, onsite Mental Health First Aiders, discounts on health insurance, and corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeing brands
- Financial benefits including discounted conveyancing services, financial planning assistance, and our generous employee referral program
- Paid parental leave and accreditation as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace
- Continuous learning and development programs to ensure you are always being challenged, engaged, and encouraged to grow and further your career
- Connection and community including office-based social events, sporting events, paid blood donation leave, and a long-standing commitment to pro bono work and community contribution
- Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Employee Reference Groups (LGBTQIA+, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers, and Health & Wellbeing, and Reconciliation Action Plan Working Groups) ensuring that we continue to live our values and encouraging our people to be their authentic selves at work each day
- Dress for your Work Day Policy because we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm

How to apply If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your cover letter, CV, and academic transcript.

We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position, including First Nations people, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If you have questions about the recruitment process or require any adjustments to participate, please let us know in your application.

We do not require recruitment agency assistance with this vacancy. Any applications submitted by recruitment agencies without having been briefed will not be considered a valid introduction.

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