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.

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 Legal Assistant to join our National Work + Road team in Newcastle. This is a full-time position to support a Lawyer with Workers Compensation matters. You will support a busy Lawyer in the team with all 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.

*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.