Junior Legal Assistant

Slater & Gordon Lawyers; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shutdown leave

Paid parental leave

Extra-long service leave

Learning and development opportunities

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Slater and Gordon Lawyers in Sydney seeks a permanent, full-time Junior Legal Assistant to join our Public Liability team. You will report to a Lawyer and support the team to maintain successful case work while delivering client-focused service.

Hybrid work enables time between the office and home; you will assist with file management, client communications, and court documentation while developing your legal administration skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in legal support or business administration.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated organisational abilities and time management.

Responsibilities

• Providing a great level of care and support to our clients in a professional manner.
• Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• General file management and administration support.
• Coordinating appointments for lawyers and meetings, and preparing court documents.

Skills

Legal support

Empathy

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Autonomous

Willingness to learn

Hours availability

Job description

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 a permanent, full-time Junior Legal Assistant to join our Public Liability team in Sydney.You will be reporting to a Lawyer, and as one of the support team members, you will help maintain and drive the success of the team.

Your energy and drive will be integral in achieving successful outcomes along with your positive approach to your work. This is a not-to-miss opportunity for those who like to take ownership of their work and work hands on with matters.

Your responsibilities 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
• Communicatingwith clients,insurersand 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 bring 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 desired
• A natural passion for helping people and high level of empathy
• Exceptionalexperience in communicationand 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?

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 Gordonacknowledges 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 Gordonis 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 understandthat everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.