Legal Assistant Abuse Law

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Slater and Gordon Full time
Legal Assistant | Abuse Law


Slater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury law firm every member of our team shares our passion for our clients, making their tomorrow start today.


Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time between home and the office.

We recognise and reward high performance and have outstanding employee benefits including an extra week of annual leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, extra-long service leave, and various learning and professional development opportunities.


Covered by our Enterprise Agreement, this position will also enjoy access to additional paid service leave, a confirmed 1 July salary increase, an annual wellness reimbursement, career development opportunities, and much more.

What are we looking for?


Our National Abuse team is growing, and we are now seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Melbourne office.

As a valued member of this team, you will help support our Lawyers as they advance civil claims on behalf of our clients who have been abused as children in schools, juvenile detention facilities, and in other institutional settings.

This role will offer flexible work arrangements, a 1:1 working partnership supporting a lawyer within a very busy practice. You will be integral to supporting and driving the practice from an administration level. Your energy and drive will be integral in achieving successful outcomes along with your positive approach to your work.

A typical day will often look like this:

  • Providing a great level of care and support to our clients in a professional manner
  • Supporting the team with general files management and administration
  • Coordinating appointments for our lawyers, medicolegal appointments for our clients, conferences and mediations
  • Communicating with clients, insurers and other professionals both in writing and verbally
  • Preparing legal correspondence and compiling court documents
What will you bring?

Ideally you will have previous experience as an assistant, personal assistant or legal secretary, particularly in the area of personal injury law, together with the following skills and attributes:

  • Exceptional communication and customer service skills
  • A willingness to learn
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Demonstrated organisation skills and the ability to multitask
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
  • Proactive approach and initiative
  • A willingness to learn
  • Available to work 38 hours per week, between the hours of 8:30am 5pm Monday to Friday
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