AddressJunior Legal Assistant | Disability Insurance
Slater + 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 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.
Acknowledgement of Country
S+G 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
S+G is 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 understand that 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 have a fantastic opportunity for a positive, energetic and highly motivated Junior Legal Assistant to join our Superannuation & Insurance Disability practice group in our Ashfield or Melbourne offices. This is a casual opportunity.
Our team works closely with clients who have superannuation Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) or private Disability Insurance claims following an injury or illness. We work to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.
This role will have you responsible for providing one on one administrative support to our busy team, 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
Supporting the lawyer and team with general file management and administration
Coordinating appointments for our lawyers and medico-legal appointments for our clients
Communicating with clients, insurers and other professionals both in writing and verbally
Compiling court documents
What will you bring?
The following experience and skills will ensure your success in this position:
Exceptional communication and customer service skills
A willingness to learn
Excellent attention to detail
Demonstrated organisation skills and the ability to multi-task
Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
What next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater + Gordon. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
