Canberra Legal Admin Assistant | Flexible Hours

HBA Legal; Canberra; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing Program

Mentoring and career development

Staff discounts

Job summary

HBA Legal Pty is seeking an experienced administrative assistant or law student to join our Canberra office on a full or part-time basis (minimum 3 days). The role supports the Executive Legal Assistant and teams handling Federal Workers’ Compensation matters for insurers, self-insured organisations, government agencies and major corporations.

Ideal candidates have prior legal or professional services experience, familiarity with ActionStep or similar billing systems, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• Experience with legal proceedings and case management is required.
• Working knowledge of Actionstep or similar billing system.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting matters before tribunals (ART, FW Commissioner, NCAT) is advantageous.
• Experience in the insurance sector and professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day support to the Executive Legal Assistant and teams.
• General administration including filing, scanning, data entry, mail management.
• Communicate with courts, clients and internal/external stakeholders.
• Open new file matters in the CMS and e-file documents.
• Assist with briefs to counsel and medical experts as required.
• Office maintenance and adherence to client naming guidelines.
• Support internal communications and engagement in Sydney office.

Skills

Legal proceedings experience

Case management

Actionstep or billing system

Oral and written communication

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Insurance sector experience

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Education

Law student

Tools

ActionStep

Job description

HBA Legal Pty is seeking an experienced administrative assistant or law student to join our Canberra office on a full or part-time basis (minimum 3 days). The role supports the Executive Legal Assistant and teams handling Federal Workers’ Compensation matters for insurers, self-insured organisations, government agencies and major corporations.

Ideal candidates have prior legal or professional services experience, familiarity with ActionStep or similar billing systems, and excellent communication