Legal Assistant
Slater and
Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm
where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are
people caring for people.
Our
commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a
hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time between home and the
office. We recognise and reward high performance and have outstanding employee
benefits including a week of shutdown leave, paid parental leave, extra-long
service leave, together with various ongoing learning and professional
development opportunities.
Employees
covered by our Enterprise Agreement, will also enjoy access to additional paid
service leave, a confirmed 1 July salary increase, an annual wellness
reimbursement, career development opportunities, and much more.
What are we looking for?
Our Medical Negligence team is growing, and we are now seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join
our Perth team. This is a full time, permanent role and
flexible work arrangements will be considered. Your energy and drive will be
integral in achieving successful outcomes along with your positive approach to
your work. Your daily duties will
include:
- Provide a great
level of care and support to our clients in a professional manner
- Build strong
relationships with our clients, internal and external stakeholders
- Support the team
with general file management and administration
- Coordinate appointments for our lawyers, medico-legal appointments for our clients,
conferences and mediations
- Communicate with
clients, insurers and other professionals both in writing and
verbally
- Prepare legal
correspondence and compiling court documents
- Prepare matters for
conferences and hearings.
What will you bring?
You will be an experienced Legal Assistant with a passion for social justice and generating positive outcomes for clients. The following experience and skills will ensure your success in this position:
- Previous experience in legal support or business administration
- A natural passion for helping people and high level of empathy
- Exceptional experience in communication and customer service
- Excellent written and drafting skills
- Recognise the importance of attention to detail and time management
- Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to multi-task
- Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
- A willingness to learn
- Proactive approach and initiative
- Available to work 38 hours per week, between the hours of 8:30am – 5pm Monday to Friday.
What next?
If you are
interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater and Gordon. We
prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from
recruitment agencies.
To be
eligible for this position, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent
resident, or hold a valid visa with full and unrestricted working rights in
Australia. Proof of work rights will be required as part of the Slater and
Gordon application process.
Acknowledgement of Country Slater and Gordon acknowledges the Traditional
Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea
and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend
that respect to all First Nations peoples today.
Diversity + Inclusion Slater
and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values
diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Slater and Gordon is an
equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race,
national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age,
or other legally protected attributes. We understand that everyone
has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the
recruitment process, please let us know in your application.