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Job no:
ELMO-********
Work type:
Full Time Permanent (F)
Location:
Brisbane
Categories:
Legal Practice, Administration & Support
About us
Meridian Lawyers is a dynamic and innovative law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. Clients look to our experienced and award-winning team for advice in Insurance, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property and Health Law.
We are known for providing exceptional quality legal advice that is both strategic and practical. It is this blend of technical expertise and the personal relationships we have with our clients that sets us apart from our competitors.
About the Role
This fantastic role is for an
experienced Legal Assistant
looking to join a closeknit and dynamic team. The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Principals and team of lawyers within the
Professional and Financial Risks
team in our
Brisbane Office
.
This high performing team works on a wide variety of complex but interesting matters in the general liability, catastrophic injury and product liability space. This is a pivotal legal support role with a varied workload, competing priorities and key deadlines. In return you will have the opportunity to work alongside and support a team of highly regarded legal professionals who are committed to delivering excellence to our clients.
Key duties and responsibilities
Assisting fee earners with good practice hygiene including:
Preparing WIP and pre-bills in a timely manner
Working closely with the Finance Team to assist with monthly billing and debtor management
Managing monthly billing cycles, using Aderant Expert software
Client service focus, liaising with both external and internal stakeholders
Opening new matters and conducting conflict check searches
Maintaining electronic filing to ensure all files are up to date
Liaising with the Courts as necessary, including filing of documents
Drafting and amending legal correspondence and documents
Preparing briefs
Assisting with monthly reporting processes
Assisting with overflow of tasks
Education
Completion of Higher School Certificate (or equivalent)
Experience
You will have a minimum of 3 years previous experience in a legal administration support role within a legal environment that has a focus on Personal Injury and work place cover in particular.
You are well known for your professional composure with the ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and integrity as well as your strong client service orientation. You have excellent time management skills with typing speed of 70 WPM and take pride in your work and any support required by your team. Advanced skills in the MS suite is favourable.
Prior experience in Aderant and iManage is favourable.
Advanced skills in the MS suite. You will be someone who has a can do attitude, takes a genuine interest in your work and is a proactive team player with strong attention to detail.
Skills
Demonstrated administrative and organisational skills
Professional composure with the ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and integrity
High level of attention to detail
Sound problem solving skills
Strong initiative along with a proactive approach
Strong communication skills – verbal and written
Strong typing skills
Ability to prioritise tasks with ease
Allocates appropriate amounts of time to complete own and others work
Uses technology to maximise efficiency
Strong client service orientation
Personal Qualities
Is an active team player and seeks to build relationships with peers and team members.
Demonstrates a can do attitude and a willingness to help others
Contributes ideas, opinions and suggestion in team discussions
Shows enthusiasm and responsiveness to clients
Next Steps
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please submit your CV via this advertisement.
Advertised:
11 Nov **** E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:
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