We have a fantastic opportunity for a switched on, energetic Legal Assistant to join our high performing Insurance Team.
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Permanent full-time
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Opportunity to work remotely and in office
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Free fitness classes, wellness program & regular social events
About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a switched on, energetic Legal Assistant to join our high performing Insurance Team.
This is a permanent full-time role with flexibility for those who may need it, within a warm, friendly, and supportive environment.
About the team
As one of the most highly regarded defendant Insurance practices in Sydney, we have an enviable list of insurer, employer and government clients, who seek our legal assistance in all aspects of workers compensation.
What does the role involve?
· Diary and file management
· Administrative support to the partners and fee earners in the practice group
· Opening and closing files
· Preparing documents and correspondence
· Inputting and maintaining data into our client software application (Aderant Expert)
· Monthly billing including drafting and amending invoices
· Uploading advices, actioning client instructions, and coordinating Independent Medical Examinations
· Liaising with the courts, the Personal Injury Commission, and other adhoc administrative tasks
· Assisting other secretaries in the team with training and overflow.
Our ideal candidate will possess:
· 2 + years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within Insurance and Defendant Workers Compensation.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent time management and organisational skills.
· Strong team collaboration skills with an ability to lead by example.
· Strong attention to detail.
· A desire to learn and develop new skills.
· A flexible, friendly, and approachable manner.
· A can-do attitude.
· An enthusiastic and optimistic demeanour.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
· Ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
About Bartier Perry
A 2021 Employer of Choice, Bartier Perry is a firm where our culture drives all that we do. This means we are down-to-earth and high-performing whilst ensuring work-life balance. We work respectfully with each other, our clients and with the broader community.
We have a united focus on excellence and our supportive and inclusive culture allows everyone to reach their potential and thrive.
We are a progressive law firm that will nurture your talents and provide opportunities at every level of your career. In-depth professional training and development programs are provided to enhance high performance and professional development.
We have a clear strategy and purpose.
From our accessible partners who actively mentor and provide guidance, through to secondment opportunities with industry leading clients, we enable our people to flourish both professionally and, in their lives away from work.
The benefits of working with us include:
· Work life balance through our flex policy
· Incentive bonus program for all staff
· Regular social and team activities
· In house learning and development opportunities
· Reward and recognition program
· Supportive Health & Wellbeing programs.
Learn more about working at Bartier Perry.
How to apply – upload your cover note and CV. Alternatively you can email your documents directly to our People and Culture team.
Please note: Only applicants with the right to work in Australia and relevant Australian experience will be considered for this role. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Please also note: At this stage, we are inviting direct applications only. We will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role.