Legal Assistant

Slater and Gordon Lawyers; Penrith; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary increase

Paid service leave

Wellness reimbursement

Career development

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Slater and Gordon Lawyers in Penrith is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Workers Compensation team. You will support clients and colleagues with efficient, purpose‑driven service to keep cases moving and standards high.

Key strengths include client communication, handling enquiries, a proactive mindset, and the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Hybrid work arrangements and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and office support is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Examples of contributing to team culture, inclusion or continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Workers Compensation team in day-to-day client interactions.
• Answer phone calls, take instructions and handle client enquiries.
• Assist in delivering high-quality service and support outcomes for clients.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and ongoing process improvements.

Skills

Client communication

Phone handling

Proactive mindset

Team collaboration

Learning and development

Job description

At Slater andGordon, purpose meets progress. If you want to do work that matters and make areal impact, you'll find it here.

As a leadingpersonal injury and class actions firm, we're committed to opening up access tojustice for more Australians. Every member of our team plays a vital part inthat mission, whether you're working directly with clients or supporting ourpeople behind the scenes.

Theopportunity

We are seekinga Legal Assistant to join our WorkersCompensation team in Penrith. As part of ourenablement and support teams, you will help shape the day‑to‑day experience forclients and colleagues, providing purpose‑driven service that keeps our workmoving and our standards high.

Employeescovered by our Enterprise Agreement enjoy:

• A confirmed annual 1 July salary increase.
• Additional paid service leave.
• An annual wellness reimbursement.
• Career development opportunities and access tolearning programs.
• Genuine work‑life balance through hybrid workarrangements and real flexibility.

More broadly,at Slater and Gordon you:

• Support powerful outcomes - your work underpins thedelivery of meaningful legal services and better outcomes forclients.
• Grow your career with real opportunity - internalmobility, professional growth, mentorship and exposure across teams andfunctions.
• Belong to an inclusive community - differentbackgrounds, real flexibility and stronger teams shaped by compassion andrespect.

What we are looking for

We are lookingfor someone who:

• Personable, confident, and comfortable speaking with clients.
• Comfortable answering the phone, taking instructions and handling client enquiries.
• Committed to high-quality service and takes pride in supporting outcomes that matter.
• Brings a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset to their work.
• Builds strong relationships with colleagues and communicates clearly and respectfully.
• Is open to learning, feedback and development, and wants to grow their career in a progressive, purpose‑led organisation.

What you will bring

You will bring:

• Relevant experience in Administration and Office Support -legal experience is desirable however not essential.
• Strong organisational skills and attention todetail.
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced environment,managing competing priorities.
• Examples of how you have contributed to teamculture, inclusion or continuous improvement.

Eligibility

To be eligiblefor this position, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, orhold a valid visa with full and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Proofof work rights will be required as part of our application process.

We understand that everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.

Acknowledgement of Country

Slater and Gordon acknowledges 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 and inclusion

Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or other legally protected attributes.

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