Senior Legal Assistant | Public Liability | Melbourne Cbd

Michelle Sneesby - Founder and Managing Partner; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

empire group in Melbourne CBD is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to support a Solicitor in a busy personal injury practice. You will handle a varied caseload across plaintiff/defendant claims, stay organised, and keep matters moving.

The role offers a professional environment, with opportunities for development and a collaborative team setting in a well-established firm.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years’ experience in plaintiff or defendant personal injury law.
• Strong drafting, typing and document preparation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence managing competing priorities and deadlines.

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

Personal injury law

Legal administration

Drafting

Job description

Know your way around a personal injury file? Ready for a role where your experience counts?

I’m working with a well-established, growing law firm looking for an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to join its Public Liability team in Melbourne CBD.

This is an opportunity to become an integral part of a busy practice, supporting a Solicitor across a varied personal injury caseload. If you enjoy being organised, staying one step ahead and keeping matters moving, this could be your next move.

THE ROLE

You’ll provide comprehensive legal and administrative support, helping ensure the day-to-day running of the practice is smooth, efficient and client-focused.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

WHO ARE YOU?

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.

You’ll also have:

• Strong drafting, typing and document preparation skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence managing competing priorities and deadlines
• A professional, approachable manner and strong communication skills
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team

WHY CONSIDER THIS ROLE?

Great CBD location. Supportive team. Career development.

Join an established and growing firm that values its people, offers flexible working arrangements and is committed to developing its employees.

You’ll be part of a professional, down-to-earth environment where your experience is valued and you can continue building your career.

READY FOR YOUR NEXT MOVE?

If you have personal injury experience and are looking for a role where you can make a genuine contribution, I’d love to hear from you.

I’ve spent over 20 years in recruitment, and having worked in the legal environment myself, I understand that finding the right role is about more than a job title.

Let’s have a confidential chat.

At empire group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

Company: empire group