Legal Assistants – Insurance Litigation | National Firm | Brisbane CBDLegal Assistants – Insurance Litigation | National Firm | Brisbane CBDBuild your career in a national insurance practice that will invest in you.The opportunityA 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, skilled indemnity and regulatory mattersPublic liability: supporting lawyers defending personal injury, property damage and liability claims for insurers and their clientsEach role supports a small group of solicitors at different levels.
You'll be central to how the team runs.What you'll doOpen, maintain and close electronic filesRun monthly billing, debtor follow-up and reportingDraft and send correspondence, and arrange court filingsPrepare briefs to counsel, medical and other expertsManage diaries,
appointments and travelKeep matters moving in line with client service standardsWhat you'll bringAt 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 precedentsSharp attention to detail and pride in getting things rightA proactive approach: you see what needs doing and do itGood communication skills and an easy way of working with lawyers and colleaguesWhat's on offerHybrid working, with time working from homeAnnual performance bonusFlexible leave options and a robust wellbeing programGenerous paid parental leaveA supportive, friendly team and managers who look out for youThe structure and career development of a national firmOnly candidates with the relevant legal industry experience will be considered.
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