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Legal Assistant | Public Liability
Slater and Gordon Lawyers is a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every team member shares a passion for our clients — we are people caring for people.
Our commitment includes offering genuine work-life balance with a hybrid work environment, recognizing and rewarding high performance, and providing employee benefits such as shutdown leave, paid parental leave, long service leave, and ongoing professional development.
Employees covered by our Enterprise Agreement also enjoy additional paid service leave, salary increases, wellness reimbursements, career development, and more.
What are we looking for?
We have a great opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our Public Liability team in Sydney on a full-time basis.
The Public Liability team supports clients injured in public places, such as shopping centres, carparks, or footpaths, including cases like dog attacks, assaults, or sporting accidents. Your role will involve supporting our busy team with ongoing training and development. Your daily duties will include:
* Providing care and support to clients professionally
* Building relationships with clients and stakeholders
* Supporting file management and administration
* Coordinating appointments, medico-legal meetings, conferences, and mediations
* Communicating with clients, insurers, and professionals in writing and verbally
* Preparing legal correspondence and court documents
* Preparing for conferences and hearings
What will you bring?
You will be an experienced Legal Assistant passionate about social justice and positive client outcomes. The ideal candidate will have:
* Previous legal support or administrative experience
* A passion for helping people and high empathy
* Exceptional communication and customer service skills
* Strong written and drafting skills
* Attention to detail and good time management
* Organizational skills and ability to multitask
* Ability to work independently and in a team
* A willingness to learn
* Proactive approach and initiative
* Availability to work 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
What next?
If interested, apply directly to Slater and Gordon. We prefer personal contact and are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies.
To be eligible, you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with full work rights. Proof of work rights will be required.
Additional Information
Slater and Gordon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of land across Australia and pays respect to elders past and present, extending respect to all First Nations peoples.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing equal opportunities regardless of race, gender, disability, age, or other protected attributes. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.
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