in running complex and high profile matters relating to Personal Injury, Compensation, Litigation and Commercial law.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and proactive Legal Secretary to join this fast-paced Workers Compensation Practice. Providing 1:1 direct support to a solicitor, ideally someone with 3 years experience in a similar role who is comfortable and confident managing the practice with exceptional file management skills.
Key responsibilities are:
- Collaborating closely with your solicitor to support the daily operational tasks
- Proactive diary and travel management in addition to comprehensive meeting coordination.
- Maintaining and organizing electronic files is crucial to this busy practice
- Confident and empathetic when liaising with clients on sensitive matters to provide them status updates on their files
- Communicating with barristers, insurers and other third parties.
- Preparing and managing all legal matters from start to finish.
- Drafting pleadings and Briefs.
- Managing monthly billing.
The firm offers a friendly warm culture with a history of high achievement and innovation. In addition to a competitive salary you will have access to an array of professional, and social benefits.
- competitive remuneration package on offer.
- Hybrid working available after 6 months
- Paid morning tea breaks for all employees
- Employee celebrations include birthdays, anniversaries, end of month drinks
- Dress for your day
The successful candidate will be accustomed to delivering high quality secretarial support.
- 3+ years’ experience in Personal Injury is highly valued.
- An approachable and supportive nature combined with a confident and direct communication style:
- A high degree of organisation, confidentiality and professionalism;
- A team player who is comfortable working autonomously:
- Must possess excellent technical skills when using MS Office Suite and Excel;
- Having a good understanding of legal processes associated with court proceedings is needed.
If you feel that you meet the requirements we would like to hear from you. Apply via the link below.
Due to the volume of interest only successful applicants will be contacted directly.
Barratt Galvin is an Australian based legal recruitment business providing law firm resourcing solutions. Collectively, our consultants have over twenty year’s experience placing legal professionals into law jobs locally and internationally.
Based in Sydney, we assist legal professionals looking for legal jobs within Australia, as well as those relocating to or returning from London and the Middle East legal markets.
Our core client base is made up of elite private practice legal teams within mid to top tier and international law firms. The legal jobs we recruit for include Lawyers, Legal Secretaries, EA/PA, HR, Business Development & Marketing and Office Support.
As recruitment experts in Australia, London and the Middle East we can assist you with your international or local legal job search. Barratt Galvin is focussed on providing you access to legal job opportunities that align with your career goals, at the best possible salary level within the market.
