An exciting chance has become available for a Personal Injuries Legal Assistant to join our Institutional Abuse team on full-time basis. (4 days per week will be considered for the right candidate)
In this role, you will be responsible for working with a diverse client base. The successful candidate will be working in a dynamic and cooperative environment with perks such as learning & development opportunities, work life balance and a favourable remuneration package will be provided. In this busy role use of your strong client service and administrative skills will be vital.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting solicitors with day-to-day management of client files
Summarising/organising client records.
Administration flow and workload management across the office;
Follow operator instructions to arrange opening and closing of files;
Draft advanced correspondence;
Arrange and manage appointments, together with executive assistant type tasks; and
Various administration tasks including incoming enquiries, liaising with courts and other professionals,
preparing bills and producing detailed file notes.
Key Selection Criteria
Experience in a Legal Assistant role is preferrable;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on maintaining strong relationships with clients;
Exceptional written and verbal communication with a diverse client group with the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally and with empathy;
Being a self-starter with a pro‑active can- do attitude with high attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks whilst maintaining quality;
The ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team;
Confidence in fast paced environments with tenacity to meet deadlines;
A strong understanding of court processes; and
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Angela Sdrinis Legal is a diverse and inclusive workplace and actively working to create a strong and inclusive culture.