Senior Legal Assistant, Public Liability – CBD (Flexible)

Empire Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Group in Melbourne CBD is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to support a Solicitor across a busy personal injury practice. You will draft correspondence, pleadings and notices of claim, manage diaries and liaise with clients, barristers, courts and medical practitioners.

With 4–5+ years' experience in plaintiff or defendant personal injury work, exposure to Public Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents or Workers Compensation, you excel at organisation, deadlines and independent

Qualifications

• You're an experienced Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary with a solid background in plaintiff or defendant personal injury law.
• Ideally, you'll bring 4-5+ years' experience and exposure to areas such as Public Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Workers Compensation or Common Law claims.

Responsibilities

• Drafting correspondence, applications, pleadings and notices of claim
• Preparing briefs and supporting documentation
• Managing diaries, appointments and conferences
• Maintaining electronic and hard-copy files
• Liaising with clients, barristers, courts and medical practitioners
• Monitoring matter progress, deadlines and workflows
• Providing proactive support to ensure the team operates efficiently

Skills

Drafting

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Liaison with clients

Multitasking

Job description

Empire Group in Melbourne CBD is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to support a Solicitor across a busy personal injury practice. You will draft correspondence, pleadings and notices of claim, manage diaries and liaise with clients, barristers, courts and medical practitioners.

With 4–5+ years' experience in plaintiff or defendant personal injury work, exposure to Public Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents or Workers Compensation, you excel at organisation, deadlines and independent