Senior 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 home and the office. We recognise and reward high performance and have outstanding employee benefits including a week of shutdown leave, paid parental leave, extra-long service leave, together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

For EA based roles Employees covered by our Enterprise Agreement, 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?*
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to join our Abuse team in Wollongong. This is a full-time role with hybrid work arrangements available. You will support an Associate with Workers Compensation matters, administrative tasks, as well as other duties, that will include

Providing a great level of care and support to our clients in a professional manner

Building strong relationships with our clients, internal and external stakeholders

Supporting the team with general file management and administration

Coordinating appointments for our lawyers, medico-legal 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

Preparing matters for conferences and hearings

Mentoring and training legal support staff

*What will you bring?*
You will be an experienced Legal Assistant with a passion for social justice and generating positive outcomes for clients. The following experience and skills will ensure your success in this position

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

Recognise the importance of attention to detail and time management

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

To be eligible for this position, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with full and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Proof of work rights will be required as part of the Slater and Gordon application process.
Acknowledgement of Country
Slater and Gordon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.

Diversity + Inclusion
Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Slater and Gordon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes. We understand that everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.