Legal Administration Assistant

3 days ago

Newcastle, Australia EML Full time

EML is a leading Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Claims Management business. Our goal is to help people get their lives back through ongoing support during their return-to-work journey. We continue to experience ongoing growth and now have over 4,000 dedicated employees. We foster a learning culture that allows for us to continually invest in our employees ensuring a long-term career here at EML.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As part of our diverse team in Sydney, Gosford or Newcastle, you will help make a positive impact on someone’s life every day. You will feel great satisfaction knowing your talent and hard work has a purpose.

As a Legal Administration Assistant, you’ll provide comprehensive administrative support to our Nominal Insurer Legal team, including Legal Specialists & Statutory Disputes team. The role involves managing competing priorities, prioritising tasks effectively and contributing to the continuous improvement of the legal advisory and statutory dispute model within legal.

This will be a permanent, full time position based in the Sydney, Gosford or Newcastle offices with flexibility to work from home.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Liaise with claims teams with regards to creating engagements of matters on the LPG which includes collating claim files, list of payments and file notes from GWCC and ensuring external legal providers properly receive notification of legal referrals, full claims files and legal documentation.
- Monitor the LPG to receive and action, in a timely manner, documentation and requests lodged on the LPG by the legal provider, ensuring key dates are diarised and all relevant documentation uploaded to the GWCC claims file and brought to the attention of the relevant EML claims and legal personnel.
- Diary management to ensure all key timeframes for requesting, filing pleadings or responses are diarised, allocated and met.
- Review and maintain spreadsheets and reports to capture active litigation managed by the legal team.

ABOUT YOU
- Excellent time management and prioritising skills.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite products including advanced skill level of MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Willingness to participate in training and personal development.
- Willingness to work collaboratively as part of the Legal team.
- Knowledge of the LPG desirable, but not essential.

WHAT WE OFFER

We stand together as equals. EML is an equal opportunity employer so by coming to work for us, you will be part of a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels valued and where we show respect, integrity and honesty.

EML provides career opportunities and great employee benefits, including:

- A vibrant, collaborative innovative team culture
- Flexibility with opportunity to WFH when you are fully trained in your role.
- A corporate wellbeing program with discounted health insurance and gym membership
- Access to discounts at over 350 retailers through our Rewards Hub program
- Entitlement to an annual tenure and performance-based recognition reward
- Comprehensive learning and development support
- Companywide events to celebrate success.
- Quarterly Reward and Recognition Awards
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, plus super

  • Junior Legal Assistant

    7 days ago

    Newcastle, Australia HumanKapital Full time

    Professional Development and Training - Newcastle CBD - Inclusive workplace culture Our client is a successful insurance and personal services legal firm with offices in both Sydney and Newcastle. Due to growth of the business, an exciting new position has arisen for a Junior Legal Assistant to join the Newcastle team based in the heart of the CBD. Our...

  • Junior Legal Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle, Australia Slater and Gordon Full time

    Junior Legal Assistant Slater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people. Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time between...

  • Legal Secretary/assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle, Australia Verve Partners Full time

    Profressional and friendly work environment - Busy practice with a supportive team - Attractive remuneration commensurate to experience **Our Client** Our client is an established mid-sized firm providing dedicated legal services to clients across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. A professional team of skilled solicitors working across a range of practice...

  • Legal Secretary

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle, Australia HAYS Full time

    Great opportunity for a legal administrator to step up into a personal assistant role! **Your new company** Hays have partnered with a local law firm, with offices in Newcastle and Sydney, to assist in finding an experienced legal secretary/personal assistant. Joining this dynamic and friendly team, you will be responsible for providing legal...

  • Legal Receptionist

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle, Australia Verve Partners Full time

    Supportive, professional environment - Beautiful offices, lots of client interaction - Opportunity to grow your responsibilities and skills **Legal Receptionist** - Supportive, professional environment - Work with a leading firm, beautiful office - Opportunities to grow your responsibilities and skills as much as you wish **Our client** Our client are a...

  • Receptionist/junior Legal Assistant

    7 days ago

    Newcastle, Australia Slater and Gordon Full time

    Receptionist/Junior Legal Assistant What are we looking for? **Permanent Part-Time opportunity (Two days per week Monday and Friday) | Newcastle office** Working within the Client Service Reception Team you are often the first person that a client meets in their legal journey. That's why it's so important that our teams are welcoming, empathetic and...

  • Legal Assistant

    5 days ago

    Greater Newcastle Area, Australia Slater and Gordon Lawyers Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Slater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients we are people caring for people.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...

  • Receptionist Ii

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle, Australia Slater and Gordon Full time

    Receptionist / Junior Legal Assistant What are we looking for? **Fixed Term 6 Month Contract Part-Time (Two days per week Tuesday and Thursday) | Newcastle office** We have a fantastic opportunity for a positive, energetic and highly motivated Receptionist/Junior Legal Assistant to join our team in Newcastle. You will be the first person that a client...

  • Legal Secretary

    1 week ago

    Newcastle, Australia Collar Group Full time

    $65,000 - $80,000 pa (depending on exp) + super - Collaborative team environment - work closely with attorneys, paralegals - Genuine career progression opportunities available **About Our Client**: Established over 50 decades ago, our client is a distinguished law firm deeply rooted in the Newcastle, NSW community. Specialising in areas such as corporate...

  • Legal Secretary

    24 hours ago

    Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Burke & Mead Lawyers Pty Limited Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Legal Secretary – Burke Mead Lawyers (Newcastle)Full-time | In-office role | Personal Injury Law | Mid-January 2026 StartAre you looking to grow your career in the legal profession?Burke Mead Lawyers is a Newcastle law firm specialising in all areas of Personal Injury law, including workers' compensation, motor vehicle accidents, and public liability...