Job description
- Intermediate/ Senior Legal Secretary – Workers Compensation
- Salary dependent on experience
- Permanent, full-time opportunity
- Sydney, CBD
About the role:
- Drafting correspondence, notice of claims, applications, and pleadings.
- Managing appointments and conferences, including scheduling meetings and hearings.
- Organising and maintaining both paper and electronic client files.
- Providing clients and other stakeholders with information as required.
- Assisting in managing workflows to ensure timely progression of matters.
- Ensuring client files are regularly updated and that the work is in line with deadlines.
- Liaising with clients, barristers, courts, and medical professionals for scheduling, information exchange, and documentation.
- Preparing briefs, tender bundles, settlement documents, and court pleadings.
- Drafting letters to clients and third parties as necessary.
- Assisting with billing tasks, including preparing invoices and trust account authorities.
- Diary management and monitoring time limitations for ongoing matters.
- Ensuring matters are closed and ready for archiving.
About you:
- 4 to 5 years of experience in a similar role within personal injury law.
- Familiarity with worker’s compensation, public liability, and/or common law claims processes.
- A proactive approach with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail.
- Exceptional typing and document drafting skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage a heavy workload, and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Empathy and professionalism when dealing with clients.
- Strong multitasking and troubleshooting abilities.
- Experience with diary management and Microsoft Outlook.
About the company:
- Be part of a respected and well-established law firm with over 30 years of experience.
- A rapidly growing national presence, offering ample opportunities for career progression.
- A supportive work environment focused on employee development and wellbeing.
- Competitive salary based on experience, with ongoing professional development.
- A team-oriented culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you – apply now!