Senior Legal Assistant

Overview Join to apply for the Senior Legal Assistant role at Slater and Gordon Lawyers . 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. We offer genuine work-life balance with a hybrid work environment, and a range of employee benefits including a week of shutdown leave, paid parental leave, extra-long service leave, and ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. Employees covered by our Enterprise Agreement will also have access to additional paid service leave, a confirmed salary increase, an annual wellness reimbursement, career development opportunities, and more. What are we looking for? We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to join our National Work + Road team in Epping. This is a permanent full-time position to support a Senior Practice Leader with Motor Vehicle Accident matters. You will provide support with all administrative tasks, as well as other duties, including: Providing a great level of care and support to our clients in a professional manner Building strong relationships with our clients, internal and external stakeholders Supporting the team with general file management and administration Coordinating appointments for our lawyers, medico-legal appointments for our clients, conferences and mediations Communicating with clients, insurers and other professionals both in writing and verbally Preparing legal correspondence and compiling court documents Preparing matters for conferences and hearings Mentoring and training legal support staff 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 support your success in this position: Previous experience in legal support or business administration A natural passion for helping people and a high level of empathy Exceptional communication and customer service skills Excellent written and drafting skills Attention to detail and strong time management Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to multi-task Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team A willingness to learn Proactive approach and initiative Available to work 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm 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 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. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries: Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Slater and Gordon Lawyers. Get notified about new Senior Legal Assistant jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr