We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Insurance team based in our Darwin office. The main focus for this role will be to provide admin support to our lawyers.
Our growing Insurance practice has approximately 80 people located across Adelaide, Perth and Darwin. We are a defendant Insurance legal team working across both General Insurance and Statutory Insurance matters with our Darwin practice having a focus on workers compensation.
Responsibilities:
- drafting of documentation as required;
- performing conflict searches and file opening;
- maintaining of extensive electronic filing for all incoming and outgoing correspondence (including splitting & saving documents in PDF format);
- preparation of all monthly billing;
- arranging court documents to be ready for e-filing / clerk run with the courts;
- managing all client file maintenance for the team;
- general file maintenance including closing and archiving;
- diary management including listing of key dates (court hearings and due dates);
- other ad hoc tasks.
Requirements:
- minimum of two years’ experience in an administration environment (qualified services preferable);
- experience working a document management system (eg iManage10 would be highly desirable);
- experience with large MS Word and PDF documents;
- previous experience with billing. (eg use of Aderant highly desirable);
- strong attention to detail;
- proactive and willing to learn new things; and
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
About Us:
Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.
We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks.
We are also renowned for our Smarter Law approach. Smarter Law means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Permanent, full-time position
- Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices.
- Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression
- Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
- 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 across our firm
We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, for a confidential discussion.
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📌 Legal Assistant - Insurance
🏢 Hall & Wilcox
📍 Darwin