Legal Assistant

7 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Slater and Gordon Lawyers Full time
About Us

Slater and Gordon Lawyers is a leading personal injury and class actions law firm that prioritizes its clients' needs and well-being.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Work + Road team in Canberra on a full-time basis. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide support to our busy team, with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide exceptional care and support to our clients in a professional manner
  • Build strong relationships with clients, internal and external stakeholders
  • Support the team with general file management and administration
  • Coordinate appointments for our lawyers, medico-legal appointments for our clients, conferences, and mediations
  • Communicate with clients, insurers, and other professionals both in writing and verbally
  • Prepare legal correspondence and compile court documents
  • Prepare matters for conferences and hearings
Requirements
  • Previous experience in legal support or business administration
  • A natural passion for helping people and high level of empathy
  • Exceptional experience in communication and customer service
  • Excellent written and drafting skills
  • Recognize the importance of attention to detail and time management
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
  • A willingness to learn
  • Proactive approach and initiative
  • Available to work 38 hours per week, between the hours of 8:30am – 5pm Monday to Friday
What We Offer

As a Legal Assistant at Slater and Gordon Lawyers, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

  • Access to ongoing training and development opportunities
  • A hybrid work environment that allows for a balance between home and office work
  • Extra-long service leave and paid parental leave
  • Outstanding employee benefits, including an extra week of annual leave and an annual wellness reimbursement
How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater and Gordon Lawyers. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.



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