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Legal Assistant
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Hall & Wilcox
This is a permanent full-time position based in either Sydney or Newcastle. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, WFH IT equipment and a reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment.
Benefits include competitive remuneration, career progression, learning and development programs, flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, free daily breakfast and office drinks, social events, and a genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community work, and diversity and inclusion.
About the role
The Legal Assistant will support the Statutory Insurance NSW/ACT – Workers' Compensation team. Responsibilities include:
General file maintenance, including regular filing, opening and closing files
Telephone handling for the team, answering all incoming calls
Drafting court documents and compiling briefs
Coordinating all outgoing mail to be signed, compiled and delivered
Providing support to other legal assistants
Maintaining partners/lawyers' contacts in the firm CRM InterAction, assisting with list management for events and communications
Other administration duties as required
Qualifications
Minimum two years of legal assistant experience
Experience in a workers' compensation practice is desirable
Highly organised and strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Ability to prioritise and perform to deadlines
Reliable, punctual, flexible and able to demonstrate initiative
Experience with legal billing systems and client management programmes (eg. Aderant desirable but not required)
Experience with document management systems (eg iManage10 desirable but not required)
About Us
Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm delivering outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive. We are known for a warm, welcoming and inclusive culture underpinned by our Hallmarks values, and for our Smarter Law approach.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. We also support candidates with disability and will offer a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or support to complete your application, please contact Sally Cai, Talent Acquisition Advisor ( ).
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