Legal Assistant

NEW Law Solicitors; Waterloo; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW Law is an Incorporated Legal Practice based in Waterloo, NSW, delivering professional services to union members and clients. We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for our Personal Injury Team, working full-time from 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

The role demands meticulous attention to detail, strong communication, and efficient administration to support our solicitors. The successful candidate will have at least two years of legal administrative experience in Personal

Qualifications

• At least two years of legal administrative experience in Personal Injury/Workers Compensation.
• Litigation assistance experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong eye for detail.
• Highly organised with strong time management skills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

LEAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

NEW Law is an Incorporated Legal Practice jointly-owned by the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) and the Electrical Trades Union, NSW (ETU). NEW Law also provides legal services to the NSW Teachers Federation and the NSW/ACT Independent Education Union. The firm has a strong union base covering approximately 200,000 union members and is a specialised personal injury and employment law firm which prides itself on delivering quality service to union members and their families.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant in our Personal Injury Team in our office at Waterloo. This is a full-time position. The hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

The salary range is approximately $75 - $80K, plus super, commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate is required to have at least two years of legal administrative experience, working in Personal Injury / Workers Compensation, however experience assisting in litigation generally would also be considered. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a pre-requisite, with an eye for detail, as well as being highly organised with time management skills.

Experience using legal matter management software, such as LEAP, is a necessary requirement. The candidate should also be proficient using the Microsoft Office package, (Outlook, Word and Excel) as well as Adobe.

NEW Law is located at Waterloo with onsite parking and within close proximity to various public transport options (bus, train and light rail). We are a friendly team and offer a supportive environment where your skills and experience will be valued to ensure we achieve results for our clients.