About Slater and Gordon Lawyers
We are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we care for people.
Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time between home and the office. We recognise and reward high performance and have outstanding employee benefits including an extra week of annual leave, 26 weeks paid parental leave, extended service leave together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
Covered by our Enterprise Agreement, this position will enjoy access to additional paid service leave, a confirmed salary increase, an annual wellness reimbursement, career development opportunities, and more.
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join our National Work & Road team in our Bendigo office. This role will involve supporting clients with Motor Vehicle Accident or Workers Compensation matters.
This is a full-time role and a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career in legal support. We are open to hybrid work arrangements on completion of sufficient training.
Daily Responsibilities
* Providing exceptional care and support to clients in a professional manner
* Building strong relationships with clients, internal and external stakeholders
* Supporting the team with general file management and administration
* Coordinating appointments for lawyers, medico-legal appointments for 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.
Requirements
You will be an experienced Legal Assistant with a passion for social justice and generating positive outcomes for clients. To succeed in this position, you will need:
* Previous experience in legal support or business administration
* A natural passion for helping people and high level of empathy
* Exceptional communication and customer service skills
* Excellent written and drafting skills
* Attention to detail and time management skills
* Organisational skills and ability to multi-task
* Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
* A willingness to learn
* A proactive approach and initiative
* Availability to work 38 hours per week, between the hours of 8:30am – 5pm Monday to Friday