Legal Assistant – General Insurance Recoveries (Melbourne)

Meridian Lawyers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Retail discounts and services

Salary sacrificing options

Personal Enjoyment Day

Additional annual leave

Employee referral program

MeridianMinds learning program

Melbourne CBD location

Job summary

Meridian Lawyers is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to support a high-performing General Insurance (Recoveries) team from our Melbourne office. You will provide secretarial and administrative duties, manage billing and filing, and draft legal documents.

Two years' legal admin experience is preferred, with strong MS Office and confidentiality. You will join a collaborative, client-focused firm with a supportive culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in legal administration or as a legal assistant in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong client service focus with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys routine work, and shows a can-do attitude and attention to detail.
• Professionalism, discretion and confidentiality are essential at all times.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support others and the team.
• Strong document management and typing skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills; experience with Aderant Expert and iManage is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Principal and wider team of lawyers in the General Insurance Recoveries practice.
• Assist fee earners with WIP, pre-bills, monthly billing and debtor management.
• Manage monthly billing cycles using Aderant Expert.
• Open new matters and conduct conflict searches; maintain electronic filing.
• Draft and amend legal correspondence and documents; prepare briefs.
• Assist with monthly reporting processes and overflow tasks.

Skills

Strong typing

Document management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Discretion

Teamwork

Education

Higher School Certificate (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Aderant Expert

iManage

Job description

Meridian Lawyers is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to support a high-performing General Insurance (Recoveries) team from our Melbourne office. You will provide secretarial and administrative duties, manage billing and filing, and draft legal documents.

Two years' legal admin experience is preferred, with strong MS Office and confidentiality. You will join a collaborative, client-focused firm with a supportive culture and opportunities for professional growth.