Legal Assistant – Dust Diseases – Brisbane

EXPERIENCED LEGAL ASSISTANT – BRISBANE

Turner Freeman is one of the most experienced and successful nationwide Plaintiff compensation law firms in Australia with 24 offices nationwide.

We are dedicated to driving positive change for our clients and providing compassionate, personalised service to every client. The firm prides itself on professionalism, a high success rate, and a supportive team environment.

As a result of continued growth, we are seeking a Legal Assistant in our Brisbane office working with senior practitioners in our Dust Diseases Team.

About the Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Brisbane office in a role supporting and assisting with the efficient operation of a specialised senior legal team in the Dust Diseases practice area working on asbestos and toxic dust related claims.

This is an opportunity to valuably contribute to a busy team with varied daily work providing high volume administrative and secretarial support, whilst utilising your current skill set and adapting to learning new skills.

To be successful in this position you should have the ability to prioritise, good communication and organisational skills and possess a positive driven attitude, as well as willingness to work with a friendly and positive demeanour.

The Role

The role is very dynamic and the successful applicant will be responsible for legal assistant/administration duties to a Senior Associate, Associate and Paralegal, under the supervision of a Partner.

Previous legal secretarial experience and the required skills are essential to ensure a smooth transition into the role.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of correspondence and court documents;
• Digital dictation transcribing;
• Compilation of medical briefs and briefs to counsel and other experts;
• Telephone and e-mail contact and support with our clients;
• Scheduling appointments with clients and doctors and coordinating conferences with counsel;
• Communication with third parties including medical facilities and Government departments;
• Photocopying and mail preparation including collating enclosures and arranging couriers;
• File management including filing;
• Electronically archive of completed matters; and
• General office duties and administrative support.

The Candidate

This role provides an opportunity to build upon your existing office and legal experience, with long‑term career prospects within the firm.

This is a full time position, and the successful applicant will ideally demonstrate:

• Previous legal office experience minimum 2+ years (essential);
• Ability to work independently and also collaboratively in a busy and cohesive team;
• High level typing and word processing skills;
• Strong organisational and communication skills;
• Neat, professional appearance;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including articulate 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 practice area and wider firm.

Culture & benefits

• Competitive salary;
• Central City office;
• Access to employee well being program – EAP service;
• Opportunity to work as part of a firm that prides itself on being best in class, and directly contribute to the firm’s success; and
• Mentoring from a senior team.

If you believe that you meet the above criteria, have an energetic work 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.