Legal Assistant

• Join a highly regarded national law firm with a collaborative culture
• Support five fee earners within a busy General Insurance & Litigation practice
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements, development and wellbeing benefits

Company Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, balancing office and work-from-home days
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Strong focus on employee wellbeing, development and career progression

Are you a Legal Assistant with experience supporting Insurance teams?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded, award-winning national law firm known for its authentic, inclusive and supportive culture. You will join a busy and well-established General Insurance & Litigation team, providing high-level legal administration and personal assistant support in a varied role.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience supporting a Insurance/litigation practice and be confident working in a fast-paced legal environment.

Who will you be supporting?
You will provide support to a team of five fee earners within a highly regarded General Insurance & Litigation practice. You will work closely with lawyers and a range of internal and external stakeholders, playing an integral role in the smooth running of the team.

Our day-to-day responsibilities will be:

• Drafting, typing, editing, formatting and proofreading correspondence, memoranda, briefs and court documents
• Managing diaries, booking meetings and answering telephone enquiries
• Preparing monthly client reports and assisting with billing
• Preparing and collating briefs to Counsel
• Creating and updating PowerPoint presentations
• Maintaining databases and ensuring information is kept up to date
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Providing general legal administration and PA support to the team

Do you have the following skillset?

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within a Insurance environment is essential
• Experience supporting Insurance law/Litigation matters is highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy legal environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A proactive, collaborative and positive approach to your work

If interested, apply now or contact Erica Brown on Ebrown@mjdrecruitment.com.au or call 0400 111 741 for a confidential chat.