Job Title: Paralegal - Civil Claims
Avant Law is seeking a skilled and passionate Paralegal to collaborate with our expert solicitors in making a difference for Avant's members.
Responsibilities:
* Support Solicitors in the management of a legal practice and contribute to the effective functioning of the Legal team.
* Provide administrative assistance, including preparing legal documentation (briefs, drafting correspondence), court filing, liaising with witnesses, experts, court and/or tribunal staff, and processing invoices for professional services.
* Coordinate meetings and travel arrangements.
* Process accounts payable invoices, monthly billings, and MasterCard reconciliations.
* Assist with general office administration.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Demonstrated experience in an administrative or paralegal position in a legal environment.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
* Fast and accurate typing skills, including digital dictation typing.
* Experience in drafting and formatting legal documentation.
* Ability to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and show attention to detail.
* Intermediate level of competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
* Experience in preparing and maintaining legal files.
Benefits:
* Work with Australia's largest specialist medico-legal law firm.
* A guaranteed pipeline of work from co-located instructing client Avant Insurance.
* A varied and broad range of medical indemnity cases.
* An open and collaborative environment with access to top solicitors.