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Form of workLHD Lawyers are a national leading law firm specialising in personal injury claims and matters that affect every day Australians. We are passionate about driving consistency and operational efficiencies throughout the firm to support our team to provide a leading client service experience. With every action and process we are conscious of our client’s experience and are always addressing opportunities for improving client services and experience.
We pride ourselves on ensuring a positive and successful partnership for both clients and employees and we focus on developing our employees. We nurture and develop our people to help them realise their full potential and aim to craft an employee experience that is unique and meaningful to each employee. Established for 30 years, LHD Lawyers has offices across Australia and continues to grow rapidly.
About The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Junior Legal Secretary to join our team in Melbourne. In this role you will be supporting a Solicitor and Senior Legal Secretary and will be required to perform routine clerical and administrative functions including:
- Drafting correspondence.
- Scheduling appointments.
- Organising meetings and diary management.
- General administrative duties, organising and maintaining paper and electronic files.
- Liaising with clients and other third parties.
- Making medical appointment arrangements, and chasing medico-legal reports.
- Requesting and following up on reports/records.
- Identifying legal matters and recognising legal documents.
- Closely assisting the Solicitor and Senior Secretary within the practice with the daily operational tasks of the group.
- Actively assisting the team to ensure efficient work practices are maintained.
About You:
We are looking for a diligent and professional individual with a positive attitude. You will have an excellent attention to detail and an ability to work autonomously while also collaborating in a team environment.
- 1 – 3 years of experience in administration, ideally from the legal sector or similar environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of personal injury matters and procedures (Preferred).
- Highly organised and able to maintain high quality work with a strong attention to detail.
- Sound typing and document drafting skills.
- Word processing and data entry skills.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office suite.
- Diary management and ability to work to deadlines.
- Ability to prioritise and multi-task with accuracy during busy times.
- Highly motivated and effective communication skills including excellent phone etiquette.
What we offer:
With our office in the heart of the CBD, we are a growing and progressive firm. LHD Lawyers will offer you a friendly, down to earth and professional working environment. Our culture is supportive, collaborative and inclusive and we provide ongoing training and development for all our employees.
Other benefits include:
- Competitive salary package
- Progressive and evolving team environment
- Flexible work arrangements
- An opportunity to work for an industry leader
- Be part of a growing and energetic team that offer long term career opportunities
