Senior Legal Assistant/Law Clerk

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Gatehouse Legal Recruitment Full time
About the Opportunity

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading personal injury law firm to find a talented Senior Legal Assistant/Law Clerk to join their team.

This is a unique opportunity to work on a once-in-a-lifetime case, supporting a high-profile class action team. As a Senior Legal Assistant/Law Clerk, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional legal support to the team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services.

About the Role

Reporting to the Managing Principal and Associate Lawyers, this newly created role will be instrumental in supporting the team in two of Australia's most high-profile class actions. You will work within a larger team setting, where you will be responsible for both project management tasks and providing exceptional personal injury legal support to the team.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Liaising with senior lawyers, counsel, and external experts;
  • Providing legal support with administrative tasks, including preparation of correspondence, Court documents, legal documents, and scheduling;
  • Providing project management support and assistance to the class action team and ensuring critical dates and key deadlines are met;
  • Leading more junior legal assistants in the class actions;
  • Collaborating with senior staff, legal professionals, and support staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services;
  • Refining and implementing efficient and effective tailored processes;
  • Updating records, internal case notes, and preparing notes for clients on legal developments.
About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Assistant/Law Clerk who possesses:

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Senior Legal Assistant/Law Clerk or similar;
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Strong organisational and time management skills;
  • An interest in project management of large-scale litigation;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software applications; and
  • Experience within litigation in the Supreme Court.
What We Offer

Our client values their employees and prides themselves on their supportive and collaborative culture. You will have access to some great employee benefits, including generous parental leave policies, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.

We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive work environment that supports the well-being and development of our employees.



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