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Gilchrist Connell is a leading insurance sector law firm operating across all Australian jurisdictions from its five offices in Sydney,Adelaide, Melbourne,Perth andBrisbane. In recognition of our excellence in the insurance sector, Australasian Lawyer named Gilchrist Connell as the 2023 Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year.
For the fourth consecutive year, Gilchrist Connell is one of only 31 firms recognised as an Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice. Certified as a Family Friendly Workplace and Great Place to Work, we adhere to best practice in supporting employees to meet their work, family and wellbeing needs.
We believe that partnering with sophisticated clients on high quality work and enjoying a rewarding personal life should not be mutually exclusive. The firm has a genuinely positive work culture, built on transparency in feedback, support of flexible working practices, leading support programs and employee benefits.
What do we offer you?
- A great and dynamic culture! Our firm has a true collegiate buzz and is growing in response to client demand.
- Access to an experienced team of lawyers at different levels who are dedicated to helping you learn and grow in your role and to provide support while you do so
- Flexibility to manage your time. Be efficient, get your work done, and go enjoy your personal life.
- Responsibility for and meaning in your work. We believe that you have to enjoy your work and be given the ownership to make decisions and solve problems for sophisticated and knowledgeable clients.
- We are committed to fostering a truly diverse and inclusive workplace so that all our people can flourish and fulfil their highest potential, for the benefit of our people, the firm, and our clients.
- We recognise our role as a corporate citizen and invest in a standalone pro bono practice and community response.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our internal CLE program and leading external providers.
- A competitive salary and firm wide, team or individual incentives when you least expect it but deserve it.
- Managing Vicarious Trauma training will be provided if you are dealing with sensitive matters.
- Group Salary Continuance (GSC) at the firm’s cost.
- Parental leave over and above government entitlements.
- Comprehensive Wellbeing support through our Wellbeing EAP Provider which is available to you and your family.
About the Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Secretary to support our dynamic Melbourne office. Our team are committed to excellence for our clients as well as managing your own lifestyle and wellbeing; we have high expectations of our work but also an understanding of when to let your hair down and switch off.
With a successful practice already established and still growing in the area of general Insurance,you must be hungry to assist our team in cultivating quality client relationships. We prioritise team success, and an attitude that we should all lift up those we work with – your success in this role will be reliant on your ability to engage with your colleagues and help grow our team’s practice.
What does a standard week look like?
- Management of billing process, including e-billing
- Entering disbursements and sundry accounts (Affinity and Elite 3E)
- Client reporting
- Drafting court documents, filing online, arranging service of documents
- Drafting, editing and finalising letters
- Document management through iManage
- Coordinating subpoenaed documents
- Drafting and submitting relevant Medicare / Centrelink forms
- Arranging medical appointments and drafting letters of instructions
- Opening and closing files
- Arranging interstate travel
To be successful in this role, you will have at least 3-5 years’ experience in a legal administrative position with exposure to general insurance. You’ll have strong MS Office proficiency, impeccable organisation and self-management skills, and at least 60 wpm accurate typing skills.
If this opportunity sounds of interest, please talk to our Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Celia Dyer on +61 2 8240 8019 about joining Gilchrist Connell. Alternatively, hit the apply button to submit your CV and cover letter.
A quick note to agencies – we don’t need support with this role at present. Thank you.
