Legal Assistant

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Hall & Wilcox Full time
  • Permanent full time role
  • Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices.  We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
  • Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression
  • Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
  • Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
  • Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events
  • Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm

Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you: bit.ly/HWbenefits

About the role and team

We have a great opportunity for someone to join our Statutory Insurance Victoria team as a Legal Assistant.

The Statutory Insurance Victoria team is based in Melbourne and is comprised of approximately 65 team members. We are a high performing team that acts for a large number of employers in the management of workers' compensation claims and litigation. We also have a thriving recoveries practice.

The successful candidate will be someone who is energetic, eager to learn and committed to providing a high-level service to our lawyers and clients. You will be involved in:

  • conducting conflict checks and opening files;
  • reviewing and cross checking data and allocations;
  • managing appointment bookings with doctors;
  • drafting correspondence;
  • compiling and reviewing data and reports;
  • ensuring compliance with client requirements;
  • distributing electronic mail;
  • processing invoices; and
  • other duties as required.

About you

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

  • confident using multiple computer programs;
  • strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy;
  • highly organised with excellent communication skills; and
  • ability to prioritise in a fast paced environment and perform to deadlines.

This is a great entry level role. Past experience working as a Legal Assistant in a law firm is not essential. This is an opportunity that would be suited to law students and those interested in working in a high performing team within a legal environment. Extensive and ongoing training and support will be provided, both at a team level and firm level.

About us

Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We are a firm of more than 1150 people, including over 145 partners, delivering outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

Hear from our people about what it’s like to work at HW: bit.ly/HWpeople

Some of our recent awards and citations include:

  • Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
  • Law Firm of the Year (101-500 Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards
  • Ranked fourth in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023 and 2024
  • Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018
  • Best Law and Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and Best Professional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023 Client Choice Awards

We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks.

We are also renowned for Smarter Law, which means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions that are better, faster and cheaper. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.

We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visit our website.

Apply now

Let’s connect. Click apply to submit your application.

At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We are also committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, Kim.Chalmers@hallandwilcox.com.au for a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.

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