Legal Assistant - Insurance

Nulsen Disability Services; Perth; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to gyms and studios across 


Study and exam leave

Competitive referral bonus

Other amazing perks

Job summary

Mills Oakley is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Perth Insurance Law practice. You will provide essential administrative and PA support, manage diaries, coordinate travel, and assist with legal document preparation in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have PA experience, strong communication, and attention to detail. A professional, collaborative team culture, and opportunities for growth are offered in a busy, client-centred firm.

Qualifications

• Legal/Personal Assistant experience with excellent communication and diary management skills.
• Client service focus is essential.
• Proficiency in MS Word and formatting is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior administrative support to the Perth Insurance Law team.
• Manage extensive diary and schedule appointments.
• Organise domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Prepare and reconcile expenses.
• Liaise with clients and manage file opening/closing.
• Draft and format legal documents.
• Support events and functions as needed.
• Handle file management and general PA duties.
• Support team with ad-hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Diary management

Client liaison

Communication skills

MS Word

Tools

MS Word

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to work in our Perth Insurance Law practice.

About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to work in our Perth Insurance Law practice. Supporting a busy team you will display a willingness to learn and have experience in either litigation or insurance from within a fast-paced law practice group. You will be regarded as an integral member who will provide superior administrative support and a variety of ad-hoc duties.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Extensive diary management;
• Scheduling appointments;
• Organisation of domestic and international travel;
• Preparation and reconciliation of expenses;
• Client liaison and management;
• Preparing legal documents;
• Opening and closing of files;
• Organising events & functions;
• File management; and
• PA duties as required

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have Legal/Personal Assistant experience with excellent communication and diary management skills, with a client service focus. You will be proficient in MS Word and formatting, and have the ability to prioritise tasks, display initiative, and have exceptional attention to detail. A professional outlook, backed by a great sense of humour would see you fit in well with the team.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career in a fun, fast paced team environment.

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

• Dress for your day;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
• Study and exam leave;
• Competitive referral bonus; and
• Other amazing perks!