Legal Assistant

Transport Accident Commission (TAC); Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub

Career development opportunities

Reward program

Job summary

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is seeking a Legal Assistant in Geelong to support our litigation team with administrative and clerical tasks, file management and case preparation for Solicitors. You will draft correspondence, manage diaries and liaise with third parties, delivering precise legal support.

You will join a collaborative Legal team, with a supportive manager, and contribute to delivering life-critical services while progressing your legal career in a large Victorian public

Qualifications

• Strong organisational abilities and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proven experience in a legal environment as a Legal Assistant.
• Able to work independently and in a team, with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for file management and case preparation for solicitors.
• Draft high quality correspondence and court documents.
• Manage diary, liaise with third parties and handle general legal administration.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Legal experience

Tools

Legal administration tools

Job description

Legal Assistant

• Full time,12-month fixed term role (parental leave replacement)
• Geelong office location, with flexible hybrid working
• Offering a competitive starting base salary of $80,854 plus super and benefits

Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on 9th of September.

Care in Action

With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action.

Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us.

Right now, we’re seeking a Legal Assistant who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters.

About the role

As a Legal Assistant, you will work directly with our litigation team. You will provide accurate administrative and clerical support associated with file management and case preparation for Solicitors. You will be responsible for drafting high quality correspondence and court documents, diary management, liaising with third parties and general legal administration. Success in this role is measured by your responsiveness, quality of legal support, effective communication, and adaptability.

About the team

This role will see you working with a team of Legal Assistants and Solicitors in a collaborative and supportive environment. Supported by a manager who is open and approachable, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.

What we’re looking for

Exceptional Organisation & Communication Skills

You bring strong organisational abilities and excellent communication skills - both written and verbal. You’re confident managing competing priorities, working effectively under pressure, and meeting tight deadlines with precision.

Legal Expertise and Industry Knowledge

You have proven experience in a legal environment as a Legal Assistant, with sound understanding of the legal system. Your familiarity with legal processes enables you to support casework efficiently and accurately.

Positive Team Player

You’re a proactive team player who thrives in both independent and collaborative settings. You show initiative and take ownership of your work.

Why you’ll love it here

There’s more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest Legal Assistant, you’ll also:

Make a positive difference

Every day the work you do at the TAC contributes to something bigger. As part of an inclusive, supportive team you’ll find real purpose in achieving goals, together.

Be rewarded for great work

We value our people, offering salary packaging and a reward and recognition program.

Grow and go places

We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive internal opportunities for development and access to the LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub.

A safe place to work

We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, men, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse, and LGBTIQA+ people to apply for roles.

Child Safety

At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website.

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