Turner Freeman Lawyers is a national law firm specialising in plaintiff personal injury litigation.
We have an exciting opportunity available in our Canberra office for a part-time Paralegal. This role will be supporting the team in the area of Personal Injury with a focus primarily on Institutional Abuse matters.
The ideal candidate will currently be in their second or thirdyear of their law degree and ideally have previous experience working as either a legal assistant or paralegal in personal injury. The role will require you to work a minimum of 3 days per week.
Excellent mentoring, training and support is provided, together with the opportunity to progress at the conclusion of your degree.
ABOUT THE JOB
· Drafting and collating legal documents;
· Drafting legal correspondence;
· Preparing chronologies and summaries;
· Preparation of statements;
· Liaising with clients, medical and legal professionals and other government bodies;
· File and document management;
· General administrative tasks.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
· You mustbe in your second or third year of your law degree;
· A bright and enthusiastic law student who has a passion for helping people;
· Previous experience in personal injury is preferred;
· Strong written and verbal communication skills;
· Great attention to detail;
· A hard working, focused attitude.
If you believe you possess all the necessary attributes and would like to be mentored by senior practitioners who have been recognised as experts in the area of personal injury law, then apply today.