Paralegal – Workers Compensation

An excellent opportunity to support our Workers Compensation division as a Paralegal within a well-established and long serving law firm helping people for over 50 years.

• A truly hands-on role working and learning from our key leaders
• Working with clients across diverse industry backgrounds
• A supportive and genuine work environment within a modern office

The Role

As a fulltime, Paralegal based in our Southwestern Sydney Office, you will have the opportunity to make a significant and continued impact for our clients.

This is a career opportunity for a person who is self-motivated and wants to continually excel within their chosen legal career.

Your Duties:

• Work as a team with our Principal, Senior Associates, Associates and Solicitors in successfully managing the day-to-day operations of client matters.
• Drafting briefs and specific documents, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Review administrative aspects of client files for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Liaise and consult with relevant parties – clients, legal services team, Counsel, medico legals, IRO and insurers.
• Preparing all related conference and hearing documents. 
• Ensuring all legal appointments, conferences, and related meetings are efficiently coordinated.
• Provide feedback on the progress of matters to the Principal, Senior Associate, Associate and/or Solicitor.
• Oversee the activities of the administrative staff in the legal services team.
• Provide direction and technical assistance to the administrative staff of the legal services team.

About You:

• You will have proven experience within a similar role within the legal industry across Workers Compensation claims.
• Accurate typing skills with a strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of associated products.
• A strong eye for detail in all your document and client management.
• Outstanding client service skills and efficient responsiveness.
• You must be an excellent communicator both written and verbal.

The Benefits:

• Work 37.50 hours per week.
• Competitive salary 
• Career progression

We pride ourselves on professionalism, commitment and respect and are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a diverse team of talented people.

How to apply for this exciting opportunity:

Simply click the apply link below and send to us your full resume and covering letter.