Legal Assistant

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Personal Injuries Legal Assistant to join our Institutional Abuse team on full-time basis. (4 days per week will be considered for the right candidate)

In this role, you will be responsible for working with a diverse client base. The successful candidate will be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with benefits such as learning & development opportunities, work life balance and a favourable remuneration package will be provided. In this busy role use of your strong client service and administrative skills will be vital.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors with day-to-day management of client files
• Summarising/organising client records.
• Administration flow and workload management across the office;
• Follow operator instructions to arrange opening and closing of files;
• Draft advanced correspondence;
• Arrange and manage appointments, together with executive assistant type tasks; and
• Various administration tasks including incoming enquiries, liaising with courts and other professionals, preparing bills and producing detailed file notes.

Key Selection Criteria

• Experience in a Legal Assistant role is preferrable;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on maintaining strong relationships with clients;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with a diverse client group with the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally and with empathy;
• Being a self-starter with a pro-active can- do attitude with high attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks whilst maintaining quality;
• The ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team;
• Confidence in fast paced environments with tenacity to meet deadlines;
• A strong understanding of court processes; and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Angela Sdrinis Legal is a diverse and inclusive workplace and actively working to create a strong and inclusive culture.

• So, if you think you are the most suitable candidate for this role, we strongly encourage you to apply for this position. To apply for this position please submit your resume and cover letter via email to mathildar@aslegal.com.auls