Junior Legal Assistant

About us

At Meridian, our people are our difference.

We are a national law firm with a strong reputation for legal expertise, practical advice and lasting client relationships. Our clients value our technical strength, commercial focus and collaborative approach, but what truly sets us apart is how we work together.

Across Insurance, Health, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, and Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, we work as one team - sharing knowledge, supporting each other and creating an environment where people are trusted, encouraged to grow and recognised for the contribution they make. Meridian is a place where high standards and a supportive culture go hand in hand.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Junior Legal Assistant to provide secretarial and administrative support to the wider Health and Insurance Litigation & Regulatory team in our Perth office.

This high-performing team works on a wide variety of matters in the professional indemnity, medical negligence, and health law space. You will be supported in your development, and will have the opportunity to gain experience working alongside and learning from our legal support professionals.

You’ll join a close-knit and supportive team known for its collaborative approach, strong technical capability and commitment to excellence.

Key duties and responsibilities

This varied legal assistant role includes (but is not limited to) the following tasks:

• Assisting fee earners with good practice hygiene including:
  • Preparing WIP and pre-bills in a timely manner
  • Working closely with the Finance Team to assist with monthly billing and debtor management
  • Managing monthly billing cycles, using Aderant Expert software
• Client service focus, liaising with both external and internal stakeholders
• Opening new matters and conducting conflict check searches
• Maintaining electronic filing to ensure all files are up to date
• Liaising with the Courts as necessary, including filing of documents
• Drafting and amending legal correspondence and documents
• Preparing briefs
• Assisting with monthly reporting processes
• Assisting with overflow of tasks

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience in an administrative or legal support role
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines with confidence
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, can-do approach to your work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A strong client service focus and the ability to build positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• A high level of professionalism, discretion and integrity, with the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• A collaborative mindset and genuine willingness to support others and contribute positively to the team
• Strong typing and document management skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Why Join Us?

At Meridian, we believe great work is achieved by great people working together.

When you join us, you’ll become part of a team that is approachable, invested in your success and committed to helping you build a rewarding career. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced and supportive leaders, contribute to high-quality matters and develop your skills in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

We offer meaningful work, genuine mentoring, flexibility, wellbeing support and benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. It is a place where you can build capability, confidence and momentum in your career, while feeling connected to the people around you. We have a range of benefits that include:

• Supported hybrid working model
• Wellbeing initiatives including regular health and skin checks, flu vaccinations
• A range of discounts and services through a variety of leading retail and service partners
• Salary sacrificing options (including novated leases)
• An additional paid Personal Enjoyment Day each calendar year
• Ability to purchase up to 1 week of additional annual leave per financial year
• An employee referral program
• A commitment to learning and development through our MeridianMinds program

Next Steps

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please submit your CV via this advertisement.

Visit www.meridianlawyers.com.au/careers to meet our people and learn more about our business.