Legal Assistant – Insurance

Legal Assistant – Insurance

• Market-leading Sydney-based law firm with a friendly and supportive culture
• Excellent opportunity for a career legal support professional
• Free fitness classes, wellness program & regular social events

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Legal Assistant with exposure to Workers Compensation law to join our high performing Insurance Team. This is a full-time permanent role with flexibility for those who may need it.

This role is best suited to a career legal support professional who is able work 5 days a week.

As one of the most highly regarded defendant Insurance practices in Sydney, we have an enviable list of insurer, employer and government clients, who seek our legal assistance in all aspects of workers compensation.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive and proactive support to fee earners, playing a vital role in the team's success. You will support a high performing, yet down-to-earth team who are known to work hard but have fun along the way.

The position will suit someone who is highly organised and efficient, with a track record of working well in fast paced environments. The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a close-knit team and be willing to roll up their sleeves and pitch in.

Our firm is dedicated to upholding values of performance, innovation, trust, and respect making it an excellent place to advance your legal career. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth.

Key responsibilities

With no day the same, your daily tasks may include:

• Assisting other secretaries in the team with training and overflow.
• Diary and file management.
• Administrative support to the partners and fee earners in the practice group.
• Opening and closing files.
• Preparing documents and correspondence.
• Inputting and maintaining data in our software application (Aderant Expert).
• Monthly billing including drafting and amending invoices.
• Uploading advices, actioning client instructions, and coordinating Independent Medical Examinations.
• Liaising with the courts, the Personal Injury Commission, and other ad hoc administrative tasks.

About you

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• At least 3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant within an Insurance law practice or firm, or similar role. Knowledge of Insurance and/or Defendant Workers Compensation law is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in utilising Microsoft products like Outlook, with the ability to quickly grasp new applications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong team collaboration skills.
• A desire to learn and develop new skills.
• A "can do" attitude.
• Ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

About Bartier Perry

A 2024 Employer of Choice, Bartier Perry is a firm where our culture drives all that we do. This means we are down-to-earth and high-performing whilst ensuring work-life balance. We work respectfully with each other, our clients and with the broader community.

We have a united focus on excellence and our supportive and inclusive culture allows everyone to reach their potential and thrive.

We are a progressive law firm that will nurture your talents and provide opportunities at every level of your career. In-depth professional training and development programs are provided to enhance high performance and professional development.

We have a clear strategy and purpose.

From our accessible partners who actively mentor and provide guidance, through to secondment opportunities with industry leading clients, we enable our people to flourish both professionally and, in their lives away from work.

Culture & Benefits

• Work life balance through our flex policy
• Incentive bonus program for all staff
• Regular social and team activities
• Generous 20 weeks paid parental leave
• In house learning and development opportunities
• Reward and recognition program
• Supportive Health & Wellbeing programs

How to apply: upload your cover note and CV. Alternatively you can email your documents directly to our People and Culture team at All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Please note: Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered for this role.

Please also note: At this stage, we are inviting direct applications only. We will not engage the services of recruitment agencies for this role.

Bartier Perry is committed to being an inclusive and flexible workplace where differences such as age, gender, culture, disability, sexual orientation, religion and family and caring responsibilities are valued and respected.

Please contact the People & Culture team if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace. We encourage you to advise us at the time of application and we welcome hearing from you.