Legal Assistant – Personal Injury
A challenging opportunity has arisen for a full time Legal Assistant - Personal Injury to join our growing WorkCover/TAC team at Zaparas Lawyers.
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Company: Zaparas Services Pty Ltd
Location: Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-4018-4173
Fax: +61-3-9538-8316
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Legal Assistant – Personal Injury
About Our Firm
Founded in 1981, Zaparas Lawyers has a proud tradition of service as a family business supporting clients in compensable injury. Our strong Firm ethos is underscored by believing in a society where all individuals have appropriate redress when they suffer loss. In support of this ethos we do everything in our power to make the legal process as open, uncomplicated and as non-frightening for our clients as possible. By providing the best advice we achieve just compensation for clients and earn a strong reputation in our field. A great opportunity has arisen for a full time Legal Assistant to join our growing Firm. This exciting role is to support our busy WorkCover/TAC lawyer and is based in our brand new office in Bendigo, which is going to be operating in September 2018.
The Opportunity
You will provide crucial administrative support by carrying out a range of secretarial tasks which will assist the functioning of one or more practice groups. You will be responsible for a range of legal support and administration accountabilities as assigned by your supervisors. These include but are not limited to:
- Opening new files, preparing letters and correspondence, drafting medical legal letters of instruction, compiling briefs and court documents.
- File management - proactively liaising with the supervising solicitor and relevant parties to advance files.
- General administration and filing.
- Developing and maintaining billing systems.
- Monitoring critical dates to ensure deadlines are met.
- Diary management.
- Handling general client and stakeholder enquiries via telephone and face to face.
The Successful Applicant
The Legal Assistant position at our Firm will be both challenging and rewarding. We are looking for someone who:
- Has 2+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant in Personal Injuries plaintiff environment.
- Experience in WorkCover/TAC is essential.
- Has excellent communication skills and the ability to deal sensitively and confidently with clients.
- Has great attention to detail and is able to complete tasks to a high standard.
- Is a team player who is willing to share knowledge and help their peers.
What's On Offer
You will be working in a close-knit team with a supportive and friendly supervising lawyer. Be part of a growing team, your work will have a positive impact on the lives of our clients. We have a great culture that recognises and rewards our employees.
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