Build your career in a national insurance practice that will invest in you.
The opportunity
A well-regarded national law firm is growing its Brisbane insurance practice and has Legal Assistant roles open in two teams:
Medical and health claims: supporting lawyers acting for hospitals, medical practitioners and their insurers in negligence, professional indemnity and regulatory matters
Public liability: supporting lawyers defending personal injury, property damage and liability claims for insurers and their clients
Each role supports a small group of solicitors at different levels. You’ll be central to how the team runs.
What you’ll do
Open, maintain and close electronic files
Run monthly billing, debtor follow-up and reporting
Draft and send correspondence, and arrange court filings
Prepare briefs to counsel, medical and other experts
Manage diaries, appointments and travel
Keep matters moving in line with client service standards
What you’ll bring
At least 1 year experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in a law firm, ideally in insurance litigation or personal injury (plaintiff or defendant)
Confidence with practice management, billing and document management systems, and working from precedents
Sharp attention to detail and pride in getting things right
A proactive approach: you see what needs doing and do it
Positive communication skills and an easy way of working with lawyers and colleagues
What’s on offer
Hybrid working, with time working from home
Annual performance bonus
Versatile leave options and a solid wellbeing program
Generous paid parental leave
A supportive, friendly team and managers who look out for you
The structure and career development of a national firm
Only candidates with the relevant legal industry experience will be considered.
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