Senior Legal Assistant – Workers Compensation

Gordon Legal; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

24 weeks paid parental leave

5 days paid shutdown leave annually

4 days Health, Wellbeing, Religious or

Job summary

Gordon Legal in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to join the Workers Compensation team. You will provide high-level administrative and matter support to lawyers and help ensure files progress efficiently across litigated and non-litigated matters.

The role requires strong organisation, attention to detail and proactive, client-focused communication. Our culture values initiative, practical support, and meaningful legal work in a collaborative, flexible environment with hybrid

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Administrator.
• Workers Compensation or personal injury experience highly regarded.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.
• A proactive, practical and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and matter support to lawyers.
• Manage files, workflows, key dates and document preparation.
• Draft and format correspondence and legal documents.
• Liaise with clients and external stakeholders professionally and empathetically.
• Support the efficient progression of litigated and non-litigated matters.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Workers compensation exposure

Organisation

Attention to detail

Client-focused approach

Job description

Senior Legal Assistant – Workers Compensation

Gordon Legal was founded in Melbourne in 2009 by Peter Gordon, following a career spent advocating for ordinary people and taking on powerful institutions. That commitment to fairness, access to justice and meaningful legal work continues to shape who we are today.

We’re independent, progressive and prepared to challenge conventional thinking when there’s a better way of doing something. We value good ideas, initiative and people who genuinely care about the work they do.

We’re proud of our history, but we’re more interested in what comes next. If you want to do meaningful work, contribute ideas and be part of a firm prepared to do things differently, you’ll fit in well at Gordon Legal.

About Gordon Legal

Gordon Legal was founded in Melbourne in 2009 by Peter Gordon, following a career spent advocating for ordinary people and taking on powerful institutions. That commitment to fairness, access to justice and meaningful legal work continues to shape who we are today.

We’re independent, progressive and prepared to challenge conventional thinking when there’s a better way of doing something. We value good ideas, initiative and people who genuinely care about the work they do.

We’re proud of our history, but we’re more interested in what comes next. If you want to do meaningful work, contribute ideas and be part of a firm prepared to do things differently, you’ll fit in well at Gordon Legal.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to join our Workers Compensation team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who understands legal support, enjoys taking ownership of their work and recognises the important role strong administration and client care play in achieving good outcomes.

The role will see you working closely with lawyers across both litigated and non-litigated matters while helping ensure files progress efficiently.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide high-level administrative and matter support to lawyers

• Manage files, workflows, key dates and document preparation

• Draft and format correspondence and legal documents

• Liaise with clients and external stakeholders professionally and empathetically

• Support the efficient progression of litigated and non-litigated matters

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Strong experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Administrator

• Workers Compensation or personal injury experience highly regarded

• Excellent organisation and ability to manage competing deadlines

• Strong written communication and attention to detail

• A proactive, practical and client-focused approach

Our Culture

You’ll work alongside people who care about doing good work and achieving good outcomes for clients.

We value initiative and practical ideas. If there’s a better way of doing something, we want people to feel comfortable suggesting it.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements

• 24 weeks paid parental leave

• 5 days paid shutdown leave annually

• 4 days Health, Wellbeing, Religious or Cultural Leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Ongoing learning and professional development

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

• Genuine flexibility and work-life balance

• Modern Melbourne CBD office

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful and impactful legal work