Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Legal Support Professional to join our team in Bendigo. As a key member of our Work + Road team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional support to our busy lawyers and ensuring the smooth operation of our office.
Your daily duties will include:
* Providing top-notch care and support to our clients
* Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Supporting the team with general file management and administration
* Coordinating appointments for our lawyers, medico-legal appointments for our clients, conferences, and mediations
* Communicating with clients, insurers, and other professionals both in writing and verbally
* Preparing legal correspondence and compiling court documents
* Preparing matters for conferences and hearings
Required Skills and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* Previous experience in legal support or business administration
* A natural passion for helping people and high levels of empathy
* Exceptional communication and customer service skills
* Excellent written and drafting skills
* Attention to detail and time management skills
* Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to multi-task
* The ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
* A willingness to learn
* A proactive approach and initiative
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your career growth and wellbeing, including:
* Genuine work-life balance with a hybrid work environment
* Recognised and rewarded high performance
* Outstanding employee benefits, including a week of shutdown leave, paid parental leave, extra-long service leave, and ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
* Access to additional paid service leave, a confirmed 1 July salary increase, an annual wellness reimbursement, career development opportunities, and more
Others
To be eligible for this position, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with full and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Proof of work rights will be required as part of the application process.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. We understand that everyone has different needs and welcome applications from candidates who share our values.