Personal Injury Legal Assistant – Brisbane
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Turner Freeman Lawyers are a national plaintiff law firm with a proud history of over 70 years acting for and protecting the rights of injured people. The role will be based in our Brisbane office.
About the Opportunity
Turner Freeman Lawyers have an opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Brisbane office in a role supporting and assisting with the efficient operation of the personal injury department.
This is an opportunity to valuably contribute to a busy team with varied daily work whilst utilising your current skill set and adapt to learning new skills and duties.
To be successful in this position you should have the ability to prioritise, good communication and organisational skills and possess a positive driven attitude and a willingness to work with a friendly and positive demeanour.
The Role
The successful applicant will be responsible for legal assistant for a busy team by providing quality support.
Previous legal secretarial experience is essential and the skills that you have acquired will be utilised to ensure a smooth transition into the role.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Word processing of letters and documents, including court documents;
- Communicate with Government departments, ATO, Centrelink, Medicare and Work Cover;
- Photocopy, prepare mail, including collating enclosures and arranging couriers;
- Print and collate various documents;
- Compile briefs to counsel and other experts;
- Archive completed cases;
- Digital dictation transcribing;
- Preparation of court documents and correspondence;
- File management including filing;
- Schedule appointments with clients, doctors and co-ordinating conferences with counsel;
- General secretarial and office duties.
The Candidate
The successful candidate’s role will enable you to build on your current vast office experience:
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a busy and cohesive team;
- Possess legal office experience;
- Neat, professional appearance;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including good phone manner;
- A reliable, responsible, and enthusiastic work attitude;
- A courteous, friendly demeanour; and
- Eagerness to learn new skills and contribute to the success of the firm.
The successful candidate should have exceptional organisational and time management skills to prioritise allocated duties. They need to possess excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to concise deadlines.
Only those with secretarial experience need apply.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
If you believe that you meet the above criteria and have an energetic attitude, and are seeking the next challenge in your career then please
APPLY by forwarding your cover letter & resume.
Please note that regrettably only those shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Questions
Your application should address the following questions:
- How many years’ experience do you have as a Personal Injury Legal Assistant?
- What’s your average typing speed?
- Do you have secretarial experience?
- What best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- How many years’ experience do you have in a legal secretary role?
- Do you have administration experience in the legal services industry?
Apply now
To apply send us your resume or CV along with a cover letter outlining your experience and addressing any application questions.
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