Legal Assistant

What are we looking for?

Our Medical Law team is growing, and we are now seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Perth team.  This is a full time, permanent role and flexible work arrangements will be considered. Your energy and drive will be integral in achieving successful outcomes along with your positive approach to your work.  Your daily duties will include:

• Provide a great level of care and support to our clients in a professional manner

• Build strong relationships with our clients, internal and external stakeholders

• Support the team with general file management and administration

• Coordinate appointments for our lawyers, medico-legal appointments for our clients, conferences and mediations

• Communicate with clients, insurers and other professionals both in writing and verbally

• Prepare legal correspondence and compiling court documents

• Prepare matters for conferences and hearings.

What will you bring?

You will be an experienced Legal Assistant with a passion for social justice and generating positive outcomes for clients. The following experience and skills will ensure your success in this position: 

• Previous experience in legal support or business administration

• ​A natural passion for helping people and high level of empathy

• ​Exceptional experience in communication and customer service

• ​Excellent written and drafting skills

• ​Recognise the importance of attention to detail and time management

• ​Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to multi-task 

• ​Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment

• ​A willingness to learn

• ​Proactive approach and initiative

• ​Available to work 38 hours per week, between the hours of 8:30am – 5pm Monday to Friday.