Looking for your next step with a firm that backs its people? This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit, hardworking Workers Compensation team as part of a well-established national law firm, known for a strong, supportive network among its legal support staff.

You'll work closely with a Partner and Special Counsel, alongside a Legal Secretary, in a team known for handling complex claims across in work injury damages and recovery matters. It's a varied, fast-paced role where you'll be trusted to help keep things running smoothly for major Australian insurers.

What you'll be doing

• Managing new matters from opening through to archiving;

• Coordinating diaries and appointments for the team;

• Communicating with clients, courts, tribunals and other firms;

• Preparing court documents, including subpoenas and tender bundles;

• Drafting routine correspondence;

• Putting together briefs for barristers and experts;

• Handling both digital and physical filing; and

• Assisting with monthly billing.

Please note, this role is not suitable for law students.

What we're looking for

• Around 2 years' experience working in a busy private practice environment;

• Strong time management and organisational ability;

• A sharp eye for detail and accuracy;

• Confidence using legal practice management and billing systems;

• A can-do, problem-solving mindset; and

• A real focus on providing great client service.

What's in it for you

• Join a tight-knit team with a wider network of Legal Assistants for support;

• 2-3 days working from home;

• Opportunities to gain exposure to paralegal-style work as you grow in the role; and

• Mentoring, training and career development built into the role.

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 45835.

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.

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