Ready to kick-start your legal support career with a firm that will invest in you? This is an opportunity to join a close-knit, friendly Insurance team within one of Australia's leading national law firms, in a brand-new, newly created role in a large office space located close to public transport in Sydney CBD.

If you have at least 12 months' administrative or secretarial experience within a law firm and you're looking to build a long-term career in the industry, this could be the ideal role for you.

About the role

You'll be right at the heart of the team, keeping things running smoothly day to day. Your responsibilities will include:

• Opening, closing and archiving matters;

• Diary management, including scheduling appointments;

• Liaising with clients, courts/tribunals, other law firms and third parties;

• Drafting and amending routine correspondence;

• Preparing and filing court documents;

• Collating briefs to counsel and experts;

• Electronic and hard copy filing;

• Monthly billing; and

• General administrative duties.

About you

• At least 12 months' administrative or secretarial experience gained within a law firm;

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to thrive under pressure;

• Exceptional attention to detail;

• Strong IT skills and the confidence to pick up new systems quickly;

• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated initiative; and

• A genuine enthusiasm for learning and being part of a collaborative team.

Full training will be provided so you'll be set up to succeed from day one.

Why you'll love working here

• 2 days working from home each week;

• A strong focus on health and well-being, including an Employee Assistance Programme; and

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact details for Kathryn Allen at u&u kathryn.allen@uandu.com or via phone 0473 171 887 quoting reference number 45761.

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats to apply), or have a preferred method of communication, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or contact u&u on 02 8245 7900 to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

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