Legal Assistant – Parramatta
Go back to careersAre you an experienced Legal Assistant? Want to join a team where your work really matters?
At Turner Freeman Lawyers, we have been standing up for everyday Australians for over 70 years. We are proud to support individuals through life’s toughest challenges – and we know that behind every great lawyer is an outstanding Legal Assistant.
We are currently looking for a motivated and organised Legal Assistant to join our Parramatta office and become a key part of our friendly team. Supporting a Partner in our Police Compensation team, you will play a vital role in ensuring our clients receive the care and service they deserve, while keeping his practice running smoothly behind the scenes.
What You Will Be Doing
- Provide day-to-day support to our legal team, including diary and file management
- Liaise with clients and external parties with empathy and professionalism
- Draft, format, and amend legal documents and correspondence
- Provide mentorship and training to junior members of the team
- Coordinate the flow of documents and medical reports
What We Are Looking For
You’ll bring a proactive approach and a genuine desire to help others. Ideally, you will also have:
- Experience in a legal assistant or secretary role (preferably in workers comp or personal injury)
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Fast and accurate typing
- Great phone manner and written communication
- The ability to juggle priorities and work independently
- Strong attention to detail and a team-focused mind-set
Why Join Turner Freeman?
- Be part of a firm that makes a difference in people’s lives
- Join a close-knit team that values collaboration and support
- Work closer to home in a central Parramatta location.
- Work for a firm with a strong reputation, history, and heart
Ideally, you will be a career legal assistant, however law students will be considered if available to work full time hours – Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. If you believe that the above role is what you have been looking for, apply now.
Application Questions
Your application should include answers to the following questions:
- Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
- What best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years’ experience do you have in a legal secretary role?
- Do you have secretarial experience?
- What’s your expected annual base salary?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
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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