Personal Assistant Legal

4 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Avant Full time

Avant is Australia’s leading medical defence organisation with a proud heritage of protecting Australian medical professionals for over 130 years.
Avant now represents 90,000 health practitioners and medical students across every state and territory, delivering market leading products and services to meet their professional, personal and practice needs. Building on this heritage, our vision is to be the most trusted professional partner in supporting doctors throughout their lives and careers.
As a mutual organisation, owned by members and run purely for their benefit, our members are at the centre of all we do. As well as providing products and services to our member, we play a broader community role by advocating for improvements in the healthcare system and in quality, safety and professionalism in medicine, through delivering education and research activities.
We are seeking a Personal Assistant to support our New South Wales Legal team in a permanent, full-time opportunity. This role provides quality administrative and legal support to Avant Law solicitors, including assisting to prepare legal documentation, drafting correspondence, maintaining legal databases and undertaking research.
**Key responsibilities for this role include**:

- Assisting Solicitors in the management of a legal practice, and contribute to the effective functioning of the Legal team;
- Provide paralegal and administrative support to our Legal team including assisting to prepare legal documentation, drafting correspondence, preparing documents, liaising with witnesses, experts, court and tribunal staff;
- Coordinating meetings and travel arrangements; and
- Processing invoices, monthly billings and MasterCard reconciliations.

**The successful applicant will have**:

- Previous demonstrated experience in a paralegal or administrative position in a legal environment;
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
- Fast and accurate typing skills including digital dictation typing;
- Experience drafting and formatting legal documentation;
- The ability to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines and show attention to detail;
- Intermediate level of competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; and
- Experience in preparing and maintaining legal files.

Why work for Avant Law?
- You would be working for Australia’s largest specialist medico-legal law firm.
- You will get to work on a great variety and breadth of cases but with a focus on medical professional conduct and civil claims.
- You will be working in an open and collaborative environment with access to the top specialist medico-legal solicitors in the country.

**Please note**: Avant Mutual is a vaccinated employer. Prior to the commencement of your employment by Avant, you are required to be fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus or have a medical certificate stating that you cannot receive a Covid-19 vaccination for valid medical reasons.
LI-LC1

  • Personal Assistant

    4 months ago

    Sydney, Australia Avant Full time

    About Avant Avant is Australia’s leading medical defence organisation with a proud heritage of protecting Australian medical professionals for over 125 years. Avant now represents 80,000 health practitioners and medical students across every state and territory, delivering market leading products and services to meet their professional, personal and...

  • Personal Assistant Legal

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Avant mutua Full time

    Personal Assistant Legal Sydney NSW, Australia Req #418 Monday, 25 November 2024Avant is Australia’s leading medical defence organisation with a proud heritage of protecting Australian medical professionals for over 130 years.Avant now represents 90,000 health practitioners and medical students...

  • Personal Assistant

    6 months ago

    Sydney, Australia Talent Connect Australia Full time

    An exciting opportunity exists to join a leading commerciall law firm on a full time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking, commercially minded Legal Personal Assistant. The organisation offers agile working, a highly supportive team environment and a fast paced, high achieving positive culture. You will be corporately minded,...

  • Executive Legal Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Kaleidoscope Legal Recruitment Full time

    Legal Assistant/Paralegal OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team at Kaleidoscope Legal Recruitment.About the Role:This is a full-time opportunity for a skilled Legal Assistant/Paralegal who will be responsible for managing administrative tasks, coordinating meetings, and drafting legal documents.You will work...

  • Legal Personal Assistant

    3 months ago

    Sydney, Australia Pinsent Masons Full time

    **About the opportunity** We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal PA to support a team of senior Lawyers and two Partners in our Projects group at our vibrant Sydney office. This high-energy role is full of variety and offers a chance to work with a growing team. In this role, you’ll blend legal secretarial and PA capabilities, providing...

  • Legal Personal Assistant

    2 months ago

    Sydney, Australia Pinsent Masons Full time

    **About the opportunity** We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal PA to support a team of senior Lawyers and two Partners in our Projects group at our vibrant Sydney office. This high-energy role is full of variety and offers a chance to work with a growing team. In this role, you’ll blend legal secretarial and PA capabilities, providing...

  • Junior Legal Assistant Step Into The Legal

    6 months ago

    Sydney, Australia Amicus Legal Recruitment Full time

    Work in a Top National Law Firm - Competitive Salary Circa $75k - Take Your Career to the Next Level... Located in the vibrant city, this prestigious law firm is seeking an exceptional junior Legal Admin Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to a team of lawyers. Renowned for their approachable, enjoyable, and collaborative work...

  • Legal Assistant Property

    6 months ago

    Sydney, Australia Amicus Legal Recruitment Full time

    Work For the Most Sought-After Firm in Australia! - Let Your Legal Admin Support Skills Shine - Salary Circa $90k We are recruiting for one of our top clients who have a rare opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to join the Property team of its Sydney office** where the focus of the work will involve a mix of property and planning law. **The firm...

  • Legal Assistant

    8 months ago

    Sydney, Australia Kaleidoscope Legal Full time

    Encouraged to take the lead - Great culture, professional development and staff recognition - Opportunity to be mentored by a strong team of practitioners **The Firm** A diverse and progressive national law firm located in the Sydney CBD, dedicated to providing a high quality of service to their clients. The team is known to be friendly and supportive with...

  • Junior Legal Assistant

    7 months ago

    Sydney, Australia Amicus Legal Recruitment Full time

    Top $$$ On Offer - Brilliant Opportunity to Progress Yourself as a Legal Assistant - Work on the defence of litigated Public Liability matters Are you an adept Legal Assistant with 1-2 years experience seeking a transformative career shift? Explore an enticing opportunity with one of the nation's swiftly expanding and distinguished law firms. Join this...

  • Legal Assistant Insurance Litigation

    6 months ago

    Sydney, Australia Amicus Legal Recruitment Full time

    Career Development Opportunity in Insurance Litigation - Work with Partners Renowned in the Industry - Top Salary on Offer As the successful person for this opportunity, you will need to be a career Legal Assistant who is seeking longevity and career development in the legal support sector, therefore this role is not suited to law students or graduates. You...

  • Legal Assistant- Workplace Relations

    1 month ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Kaleidoscope Legal Recruitment Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity to work with a top-tier national law firm, supporting a personable and mentoring Partner in their Sydney CBD location. As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for managing all administrative aspects of the file, producing court documents, and preparing briefs for trials.The firm is a values-driven organization with a...

  • Legal Assistant

    6 months ago

    Sydney, Australia Amicus Legal Recruitment Full time

    Junior Opportunity (1+ Year's Experience required) - Interesting and Varied Role - No Two Days Will Be the Same - Prime CBD Location | Close to Public Transport **Are you are an experienced Legal Assistant with 1-2 years recent experience in a busy Australian law firm?** Are you personable with the ability to communicate well on all levels? Do you want a...

  • Senior Personal Injury Legal Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia AFL Recruitment Full time

    Exponentially growing plaintiff personal injury law firm, AFL Recruitment, seeks a highly skilled Senior Personal Injury Legal Assistant to join their vibrant team in Sydney. With a refreshing 'no ceilings' culture and exciting future career advancement opportunities, this role promises immense satisfaction and variety.About the RoleIn this key valued...

  • Senior Personal Injury Legal Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia AFL Recruitment Full time

    AFL Recruitment is partnering with a rapidly growing plaintiff personal injury law firm in Sydney.This key role will see you working closely with the senior personal injury team leader as their right-hand person, assisting in obtaining justice for seriously injured clients across various areas of personal injury law.Responsibilities:Liaising with clients,...

  • Personal Assistant

    4 months ago

    Sydney, Australia White & Case Full time

    **Personal Assistant - Legal** **The opportunity** - Are you ready to make your mark as part of our Global Operations Team? Then you’ve come to the right place. At White & Case, we’ll support you, give you responsibility and welcome you as an integral member of our diverse, international team from day one. As a Practice Assistant you will play an...

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment Full time

    Company OverviewBurgess Paluch Legal Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specializing in legal staffing solutions.SalaryWe offer a competitive salary range of $65,000 - $85,000 per annum, commensurate with experience and qualifications.Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to manage administrative tasks and deliver...

  • Legal Assistant Ip

    8 months ago

    Sydney, Australia Amicus Legal Recruitment Full time

    Above Market Salary Depending on Experience $$$ - Thriving Collaborative Culture with Exceptional Benefits - Not Just a Regular Assistant Role w EA Elements to Keep Things Interesting! Are you a skilled Legal Assistant looking to elevate your career with a prestigious law firm? We're seeking a talented individual to join our client in a dynamic role...

  • Part-time Legal Assistant

    7 months ago

    Sydney, Australia Amicus Legal Recruitment Full time

    RARE Part Time Opportunity | 3 days per Week - Competitive Market Remuneration - Enjoy A True Work Life Balance In This Pivotal Role Discover an extraordinary chance with a prominent national law firm, spanning offices across Australia and a long-standing prominent history of excellence. Our client is in search of an experienced Legal Assistant to join...

  • Legal Assistant Corporate M&a

    7 months ago

    Sydney, Australia Amicus Legal Recruitment Full time

    Career Development Opportunity - Hybrid Working Arrangements - Support a Brand New Partner to the Firm! Are you a skilled Legal Assistant seeking a career-defining role? We are currently on the lookout for a dynamic professional to join a prestigious national law firm. **About the Opportunity**: - Our client, a renowned law firm with a strong national...