Junior Legal Assistant
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 professional
development opportunities.
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 setting
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.
What next?
If you are
interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater and Gordon.
We
prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from
recruitment agencies.
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.

📌 Junior Legal Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Slater And Gordon
📍 Melbourne