About this role
- Award winning Australian private practice
- A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture
- Flexibility to balance working from home and the office
**About the Company**
Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and global reach.
Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.
**About the Role**
As a Legal Support Administrator, you will provide key assistance with various administrative and legal tasks for our Insurance Law & Litigation Group, one of the most respected insurance law practices in Australia. This position is a **full time, 9 month contract.**
This role involves initiating daily tasks, document and letter drafting, proof reading and preparation, coordinating medical appointments, managing critical dates, handling disbursement invoices and ensuring timely payments and general administration duties.
The Group advises clients on matters spanning class actions, interruption of business and property damage claims, construction litigation, directors' and officers' liability, financial services misconduct, public liability and personal injury claims, cyber security breaches, medical negligence, disciplinary claims and regulator investigations.
**Responsibilities**
- Prepare and format legal documents and correspondence
- Proofread and edit documents for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to legal standards
- Liaise with medical practitioners to request and obtain relevant clinical records for litigation cases
- Prepare and send digital requests for medical records, adhering to legal and privacy requirements, as well as maintaining organised records of requested and received medical documents
- Review and diarise court orders and legal documents to identify important dates
- Assist in the preparation of invoices and handle invoicing processes using the firm's designated software and processes
- Provide general administrative support, assist with legal matters, and file organisation, document retrieval and accurate data entry
- Maintain accurate records of settlement, settlement terms and critical dates. Ensuring timely payment of settlement funds and adhering to trust accounting protocols
- Support lawyers and senior legal staff with ad hoc tasks as needed
**About You**
- Successful applicants will bring administrative support experience
- Demonstrate exceptional working knowledge of MS Office suite of products and Adobe and a knowledge of document management systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, spelling and grammar
- Proven decision making and problem-solving ability
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
- An ability to influence and manage conflict with a diplomatic and consultative approach
- Demonstrate the ability to build strong working relationships
- Strong team collaboration skills with an ability to lead by example
- A passion for providing a high level of customer service
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion
- A desire to learn and develop new skills
- A flexible, friendly and approachable manner
- An enthusiastic and optimistic demeanour
**Culture**
People choose Landers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.
**Benefits**
Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.
We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced and fulfilled lifestyle, some of our benefits include:
- **Hybrid work**:work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team
- **Additional leave**: take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise each year with up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness day
- **Home office, fitness & wellness allowance**:enjoy the flexibility to fit out your home office or support your health and wellbeing with an annual $250 allowance.
- **Tech discounts**: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal
**How to apply**
more information.
Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job details
**Job reference**:
- LR/1842659B
**Location**:
- Melbourne
**Job type**:
- Full Time
**Job category**:
- Legal Support
**Date posted**:
- 10-Feb-2025