Legal Assistant - Plaintiff Insurance

Frog Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Frog Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to support our General Personal Injury practice in Melbourne. This role offers exposure to court documentation, file management, and direct client service within a collaborative team.

You will handle opening/closing files, prepare briefs to Counsel, and liaise with defendants, clients, barristers and the Court, ensuring accuracy and timely processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in legal assistance within personal injury law and file management.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing files.
• Preparation and filing of court documents.
• Correspondence with defendant solicitors, clients, barristers, and the Court.
• Diary management.
• Preparing briefs to Counsel.

Skills

Legal support

File management

Court document prep

Client service

Attention to detail

Job description

The organisation operates within the legal sector, specialising in personal injury law with a focus on client satisfaction and progressive practices.

About the role

Join the team as a Legal Assistant in our General Personal Injury practice. This role offers career progression and purposeful work within a positive team environment.

Key responsibilities

• Opening and closing files.
• Preparation and filing of court documents.
• Corresponding with defendant solicitors, clients, barristers, and the Court.
• Diary management.
• Preparing briefs to Counsel.

Skills & experience

• Proven experience in legal assistance within personal injury law, including file management and court document preparation.
• Strong capability in client service, demonstrating exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

For further information please contact Matthew Galler, Senior Consultant, Permanent Recruitment, on 03 9098 7***.

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