We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Legal Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for general file maintenance, telephone handling, drafting court documents, coordinating outgoing mail, and providing support to other legal assistants.
Key Responsibilities:
* General file maintenance including regular filing, opening and closing files
* Telephone handing for the team including answering all incoming calls
* Drafting of court documents and compiling of briefs
* Coordinating all outgoing mail to be signed, compiled and delivered
* Providing support to other legal assistants
The ideal candidate will have minimum one year legal assistant experience, with experience in a workers' compensation practice being desirable. They will also possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, ability to prioritize and perform to deadlines, and be reliable, punctual, flexible and able to demonstrate initiative.
Benefits:
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Access to ongoing learning and career development programs
* Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
* Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events
* Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion
Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm that delivers outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.