We're looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our litigation team, providing administrative and secretarial support to lawyers working across WorkCover and TAC matters.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing, formatting and managing legal correspondence, court documents and briefs to counsel
- Managing electronic files, document filing and general matter administration
- Coordinating diaries, court dates, appointments and deadlines
- Filing documents with courts and relevant authorities
- Supporting lawyers with the day-to-day administration of litigation matters
About the Employer
IDP Lawyers is a specialist defendant litigation firm representing Victorian government agencies and statutory authorities, including WorkSafe Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC).
We're a close-knit, collaborative firm with a strong reputation in personal injury litigation. We pride ourselves on combining high-quality legal work with a genuinely supportive workplace and a culture where people enjoy working together.
About the Candidate
Previous experience supporting WorkCover and/or TAC litigation matters is essential.
You'll also bring:
- A sound understanding of personal injury litigation processes and terminology
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Solid document production and Microsoft Office skills
- Confidence managing competing priorities and deadlines
- A proactive, dependable and team-oriented approach
Experience in defendant litigation will be particularly well regarded., If you're an experienced WorkCover or TAC Legal Assistant looking for a supportive team and a workplace that genuinely values its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Work Environment
We believe that a great workplace is about more than the work itself. Our people enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support their careers, wellbeing and lives outside work.
Flexibility and time away
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Summer Friday early finishes
- Additional wellbeing leave, purchased leave and religious and ceremonial leave
Health and wellbeing
- Unlimited firm-funded GP telehealth through Updoc
- Access to Intellect wellbeing and Employee Assistance Program
- On-site massage, physiotherapy, yoga and other wellbeing initiatives
Family and life stages
- Generous paid parental leave
- Superannuation on paid and unpaid parental leave
- Reproductive health leave
Learning, recognition and connection
- Personalised development, mentoring and learning opportunities
- Competitive remuneration and recognition for great work
- Regular firm events, team lunches and opportunities to connect with colleagues