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Form of workJunior Legal Assistant | Military Compensation
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.
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?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Military Compensation practice in our Brisbane office. The position is permanent full time however we are open to considering part time applicants.
You will be reporting to a Lawyer, and as one of the support team members, you will help maintain and drive the success of the department. Your energy and drive will be integral in achieving successful outcomes along with your positive approach to your work. This is a not-to-miss opportunity for those who like to take ownership of their work and work hands on with matters. Your responsibilities will include:
- Communicating with clients, lawyers and other professionals
- Arranging appointments and extensive diary management
- Assist with all administration and management of files
- Prepare legal correspondence and filing court documents
- Preparing briefs
- Managing a database and generating reports
- Generating & editing correspondence
What will you bring?
You will have a passion for social justice and generating positive outcomes for clients. The following experience and skills will ensure yours success in this position:
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, with a solid legal background and understanding of Personal Injury or Workers Compensation (preferred)
- A proven ability in working as part of a team
- A high attention to detail
- Proven time management
- An ability to deal sensitively with clients
- The ability to work independently
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.
