Legal Assistant, Abuse Law | Hybrid Work & Career Growth

Maurice Blackburn; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Discounts

Hybrid model

Life Insurance

Annual leave loading

Job summary

Maurice Blackburn invites applications for a Legal Assistant to join the Abuse Law team on a full-time, permanent basis in our Sydney CBD office. You will support a diverse caseload focused on abuse matters and work within a compassionate, fast-paced environment.

We seek a candidate with experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, who is organized, reliable and capable of managing client communications and file administration from opening to close while liaising with courts and specialists.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a Personal Injuries environment.

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming client enquiries and assist or transfer calls where appropriate.
• Provide accurate updates and information to clients within a timely manner and manage expectations.
• Manage the administration of all client files from open to close.
• Liaise with Courts, barristers, defendant solicitors and doctors.
• Arrange and manage diaries, appointments and meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maurice Blackburn invites applications for a Legal Assistant to join the Abuse Law team on a full-time, permanent basis in our Sydney CBD office. You will support a diverse caseload focused on abuse matters and work within a compassionate, fast-paced environment.

We seek a candidate with experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, who is organized, reliable and capable of managing client communications and file administration from opening to close while liaising with courts and specialists.