Legal Assistant

Description:

The Firm
We are currently partnering with a well established boutique law firm based in West Perth. This team foster a collaborative and supportive culture. The firm practice across areas including insurance litigation, commercial law and local government providing interesting and varied work.
The Role
This is a permanent opportunity and we are open to exploring the potential of full-time or a 3 or 4-day working week for the right experienced candidate.
The position will see you providing support to the Insurance Litigation team supporting 1 Partner alongside 2 Paralegals with duties including:
• Document production: a function of the role will involve formatting legal documents and letters with the use of templates and drafting basic letters
• Client relations: meeting and greeting clients, liaising with lawyers, stakeholders and third parties via telephone and email
• Calendar management: diary & travel management, tracking events and deadlines
• Task management: updating task lists and tracking deadlines
• Preparing court documents: collate documents and ensure briefs are prepared efficiently
• Billing: end of month billing
• File management: saving documents from eCourts Portal and WorkCover
• Typing: dictation and transcription
• General administration tasks: scanning, printing, filing, mail management, office inventory along with front of house duties
The Candidate
• Minimum 1 years’ experience working as a legal assistant in a similar role
• Experience working as a Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary/Paralegal in a plaintiff or defendant insurance law firm would be highly regarded
What’s in it for you?
• Be part of a progressive, paperless firm
• Cohesive team environment, where all staff work together and provide support
• Active social committee
• Monthly morning teas and Friday drinks
To apply, please click the appropriate link or contact Rianna Mannering on 08 6160 6204.
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