Legal Assistant: Personal Injury & Recoveries

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Discounts & services

Salary sacrificing options

Personal Enjoyment Day

Additional annual leave

Employee referral program

MeridianMinds programme

Melbourne CBD location

Job summary

Meridian Lawyers in Melbourne seeks a Legal Assistant to support the General Insurance Recoveries team across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Based in our Melbourne office, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Principal and lawyers.

The role requires at least two years in a legal administration role, excellent organisation, strong client service and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential; Aderant Expert and iManage are favorable.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in a legal administration or legal assistant role.
• Experience in insurance law or debt recovery is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills; familiarity with Aderant Expert and iManage viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with WIP and pre‑bills in a timely manner.
• Working with Finance to assist with monthly billing and debtor management.
• Managing monthly billing cycles, using Aderant Expert software.
• Opening new matters and conducting conflict check searches.
• Maintaining electronic filing to ensure all files are up to date.
• Liaising with the Courts as necessary, including filing of documents.
• Drafting and amending legal correspondence and documents.
• Preparing briefs and assisting with monthly reporting.
• Assisting with overflow of tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Client service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Higher School Certificate

Tools

Aderant Expert

iManage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Meridian Lawyers in Melbourne seeks a Legal Assistant to support the General Insurance Recoveries team across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Based in our Melbourne office, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Principal and lawyers.

The role requires at least two years in a legal administration role, excellent organisation, strong client service and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential; Aderant Expert and iManage are favorable.