Senior Legal Assistant | Public Liability | Melbourne CBD

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

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.

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