Senior Legal Assistant – Transport Accident/Personal Injury LawJoin Victoria's leading and most respected TAC/transport accident injury law practiceFull-time roleThis is an on-site Senior Legal Assistant role based in the Melbourne CBD.Burt & Davies, Victoria's leading transport accident lawyers, are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Legal Assistant with strong paralegal and typing skills to support our busy team.This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional, highly personal client service working with empathetic senior lawyers with LIV Specialist Accreditation.Play a key role in the efficient operation of this busy practice.The successful candidate will possess a strong combination of legal assistant, paralegal and advanced typing skills, together with a proactive and client-focused approach.Role DescriptionThe Senior Legal Assistant will support and work closely with senior plaintiff lawyers and accredited specialists on TAC files from commencement through to resolution, providing legal administrative and paralegal support.
You will be involved in preparing and managing legal documents, maintaining accurate files and coordinating case-related correspondence.
Responsibilities will include liaising with clients, medical providers and external stakeholders, organizing appointments and court dates and assisting lawyers with case preparation, evidence gathering, brief compilation and discovery processes.
The role involves drafting routine communications, managing incoming inquiries and ensuring that deadlines and compliance requirements are met.




You will contribute to a client-focused environment by providing timely, professional administrative support and helping streamline workflows across the practice.
The successful candidate will be organised and proactive, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.Key responsibilitiesFile managementPreparing legal correspondence, court documents, briefs and other legal documentationPreparing protocols applications, pleadings and settlement documentationLiaising with clients, counsel, medical practitioners, experts, the TAC, insurers and courtsRequesting medical records and expert reportsArranging medicolegal consultationsArranging meetings, conferences and mediationsManaging diary appointments, critical dates and limitation periodsConducting legal and factual research as requiredMaintaining electronic and physical file recordsSkills and ExperienceTo be successful in this role, you will possess:A strong foundation in law and demonstrated experience in a personal injury or plaintiff-focused legal environment with minimum 5 years' experience as a legal assistant or paralegalExcellent knowledge of TAC/transport accident law,



the TAC protocols and County and Supreme Court proceduresPassion for achieving excellent client outcomes and ensuring client satisfactionExcellent typing skills with a high degree of accuracyExperience with digital dictation and transcriptionExceptional attention to detail and organisational skillsStrong written and verbal communication abilities with the ability to interact professionally and empathetically with clients, colleagues and external stakeholdersProficiency in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting and managing court and TAC related documentationSolid administrative assistance capabilities including file management, scheduling and data entryAbility to work independently and manage competing priorities, whilst showing initiativeHigh level of attention to detail, organization and time managementAbility to manage multiple matters simultaneouslyProficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe and legal practice management softwareA qualified, empathetic and client-focused approachWillingsness to work collaboratively in an on-site team environmentWhat We OfferCompetitive salary, determined based on and commensurate with experienceA supportive, positive and generous team working collaboratively towards professional excellenceOpportunity to work side-by-side with Victoria's leading transport accident lawyers and recognised industry leaders on interesting and meaningful matters that make a difference to clients' livesClose daily interaction with senior Accredited Specialists who can offer mentoring and provide learning opportunitiesA hard working, but fun and rewarding environmentLong-term career opportunitiesModern and inviting office facilities
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📌 Senior Legal Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Burt & Davies - Transport Accident Lawyers
📍 Melbourne