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Wotton + Kearney (W+K) has proudly served the insurance and risk sector for over two decades. Established in 2002 with a founding partnership of two individuals, W+K has rapidly evolved to become Australasia’s leading specialist insurance and risk law firm. Our commitment to excellence has been consistently recognised, consistently ranked as a band 1 insurance firm in Legal 500 and acknowledged as one of the fastest-growing law firm in Australia.
The opportunity
We're looking for a well-organised and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Sydney team at Wotton + Kearney. You'll provide essential support to our Partners and lawyers, ensuring the smooth running of the Partners litigious practice.
What you'll do
- Checking for conflicts of interest and setting up new matters in our case management system.
- Preparing client acknowledgements and appearances.
- Maintaining and updating client contact information in our Client Relationship Management (CRM) system.
- Tracking deadlines for tasks and keeping everyone informed.
- Assisting with internal and external events, travel arrangements, and presentations as needed.
- Drafting basic legal documents like appearances, letters, and requests for information.
- Filing and serving documents electronically or in person, following court procedures.
- Assisting with more complex legal documents by working with lawyers and experts.
- Providing typing, transcription, editing, and formatting assistance for various legal documents.
- Helping lawyers manage their diaries, arrange meetings, and gather materials for upcoming events.
- Managing lawyers' inboxes and drafting of correspondence.
- Helping to manage trust queries and collaborating with the accounts team.
- Working with lawyers and the finance team to ensure timely and accurate billing for clients. (centralised billing by our finance team internally)
- At least 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role within a litigious practice group (essential)
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Legal software experience a plus.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- A problem-solving attitude and a keen eye for detail.
At Wotton + Kearney, our core values are not mere words on a wall but principles that guide our everyday actions. We foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and inclusion, ensuring that these values are lived and breathed by each member of our firm.
Culturally, it is important to us that if you are part of the high performing W+K team that you feel supported and valued for your contribution. These are some of the ways we achieve this goal:
- FLEX for all. We care about client outcomes, quality, and business and cultural contributions. If you can make that work by working part-time, working “irregular hours” or working from home – then so can we.
- Our mentoring program offers continuous support and guidance throughout your career. You'll have access to training, conferences, and workshops, keeping you updated on the latest developments in the legal and insurance industries.
- Our culture sets us apart. Collegiate, open, innovative, passionate about everything we do.
- We give back to the community. Join us in CSR activities to support our charity partners, from building houses in Cambodia, participating in fun runs or baking cup cakes, there's a way for everyone to contribute.
- Leaders of the pack. Work with a firm that understands its purpose, has a singular focus on the insurance industry and is excited by the potential for growth in our market!
- Supporting you with generous parental leave entitlements, purchased annual leave, home office allowances, education assistance, Employee Assistance Program and many more.
How to apply
Please navigate via the “apply now” link.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace at Wotton + Kearney. As part of our dedication to accessibility, we strive to support candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact Ellie Guy, Talent Acquisition Business Partner on (02) 9071 1***.
Note to recruitment agencies
Please do not send unsolicited resumes to any Wotton + Kearney employee in relation to this role or others. We cannot accept unsolicited resumes or be responsible for fees related to unsolicited candidates.
