Legal Assistant

Statecover Mutual; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional development

Competitive salary package

Career progression

Job summary

StateCover is hiring a Legal Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to our Internal Legal Counsel and Claims Team. You will coordinate legal and claims activities, manage correspondence, liaise with service providers and stakeholders, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced environment.

We welcome candidates from various backgrounds, including paralegals and law students. Strong organisation, communication, and MS Office skills are essential, with hybrid working

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to Internal Legal Counsel and Claims Team.
• Coordinate legal and claims-related activities.
• Manage correspondence and documentation.
• Liaise with service providers and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and meet key tasks and deadlines.
• Assist with calendar management and meeting coordination.

Skills

Organized

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Customer service

MS Office

Education

Recent Law graduates

Law students (latter stage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

StateCover's purpose is to keep people safe, well and working. For 25 years we've provided workers' compensation insurance to local government entities across NSW and have been trusted as their workforce risk and wellbeing expert for their 40,000 workers. Being a mid-sized organisation, we realise the benefits of being nimble and agile where and when needed, knowing each other by name, and seeing directly where the work we all do can positively impact our Members and their workforces.

The opportunity

As a Legal Assistant, you'll provide administrative and operational support to our Internal Legal Counsel and Claims Team. You'll help coordinate legal and claims-related activities, manage correspondence and documentation, liaise with service providers and stakeholders, maintain accurate records, and ensure key tasks and deadlines are met. This is a varied and fast-paced role that offers exposure to legal, insurance and workers compensation matters while contributing to positive outcomes for our Members and their employees.

Your story

We're open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, including experienced Legal Assistants, Paralegals, Legal Secretaries, recent Law graduates, or latter stage Law students looking to build their career in an in-house legal and insurance environment.

You are highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. You have strong written and verbal communication skills, enjoy working collaboratively and take pride in delivering high-quality work. A proactive mindset, willingness to learn and ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, Members and external stakeholders will help you succeed in this role.

You'll be confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel, and have a strong commitment to professionalism, customer service and continuous improvement. Previous legal, administrative, insurance or professional services experience will be highly regarded but is not essential for candidates who can demonstrate a strong work ethic, initiative and a genuine interest in developing their legal or insurance career.

Please note, this is a permanent full-time position. Applicants must be available to work full-time hours, Monday to Friday, on an ongoing basis.

Why us?

We seek to provide our people a career, not just a job. When you join us, you'll have access to training and development opportunities, a wide range of benefits, reward and recognition programs, plus a competitive salary package. We also offer hybrid working arrangements, career progression and a chance to work with an inclusive, supportive team where you are set up to succeed.