Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant 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 an extra week of annual leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, extra-long service leave together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. Covered by our Enterprise Agreement, this position 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. We are also pleased to let you know that Slater and Gordon were ranked in the Top 25 Attraction Firms in the annual Lawyers WeeklyLegal Firm of Choice Survey for . Acknowledgement of Country Slater and Gordonacknowledges 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 Gordonis committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all.S+G 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 understandthat everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process please let us know in your application. What are we looking for? We havea great opportunityfor a Legal Assistant to join our Workers Compensation team in Penrith on a full time basis. This role will have you responsible for providing support to a Legal Counsel, with ongoing training and development. Your daily duties will include : 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 Communicatingwith clients,insurersand other professionals both in writing and verbally Preparing legal correspondence and compiling court documents Preparing 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 Exceptionalexperience in communicationand 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr