Law Clerk / Legal Assistant | General Insurance | Melbourne
Turks is seeking an experienced Law Clerk / Legal Assistant to join our General Insurance practice group for a minimum of 3 days per week.
Posting date: 16th March, 2026
Turks are currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our General Insurance practice group in Melbourne, for at least 3 days per week. As part of a team of 70 across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, the successful candidate will work closely with the Practice Group Head and their team of Partners, Lawyers and clients. As an award-winning law firm, we measure our success through the high level of satisfaction and engagement we achieve with our clients and our team, with this role being critical to attain this goal. By joining Turks, you will be rewarded with long-term career opportunities and development, in a friendly, approachable and supportive team-based environment.
Responsibilities
* Pre‐production and drafting of court documents and correspondence
* Diary management
* Brief preparation
* Monthly billing
* Opening and closing files
* Assisting lawyers as necessary
* General secretarial and administrative tasks
* Executive and personal assistant duties as required
Requirements
* 1–2 years of recent experience as a legal assistant, secretary or admin assistant
* Billing experience desirable
* Exceptional organizational skills
* Meticulous eye for detail and accurate proofreading skills
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to multi‐task and prioritize effectively within tight time frames
* Enthusiastic, committed and proactive approach to work
* A commitment to a career in legal support
* Ability to work autonomously and within a team
About us
Here at Turks, we focus on what we do best – delivering innovative and practical solutions to the legal and business hurdles our clients face. Our client‐focussed approach ensures we always deliver on our promises, building relationships based on trust and collaboration.
As a specialist commercial firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle and a reach across Australia, we offer development, support and hands‐on experience to grow and sustain your successful legal career. With 36 partners and over 250 staff operating across all jurisdictions in Australia, we serve a range of clients including government agencies, banks, insurance companies and private employers.
We pride ourselves on diversity, inclusion, teamwork, integrity and leadership, embodied through our values that guide our day‐to‐day activities.
* Ongoing training and development
* Team and firm‐wide social events
* CSR activities, including volunteer days
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Competitive paid parental leave scheme and return‐to‐work benefits
* Employee achievement awards
* Discounted gym and health insurance memberships
* Plus many more!
Contact & Application
If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our recruitment team at Employment@turkslegal.com.au.
For more information, visit turkslegal.com.au.
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