Legal Assistant - Personal Injury Law

Job description
About The Job

Our client is a an award-winning specialist personal injury and human rights litigation firm located in Braddon, ACT.

We are looking for a confident, competent and capable solicitor to join our client's Canberra office in a full-time permanent role.

Key Role Responsibilities

Supporting members of the team including our Principals and barristers.
Preparing, reviewing and working on Court and other legal documents.
Proactive file management.
Meeting with and speaking to clients via face to face, zoom and telephone.
Appearing in Courts and Tribunals across Australia.

Skills

1-5 years PQE, preferably in personal injury litigation (defendant or plaintiff).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Confidence to manage challenges.
Displaying initiative in identifying and proposing solutions to challenges.
Strong time management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Well organised with an attention to detail.
Ability to work well both independently and in a team.

Benefits

Working as part of a boutique and award-winning firm specialising in personal injury and human rights law across Australia and from the High Court of Australia down.
Modern offices on Lonsdale Street in Braddon, ACT.
Employee assistance program.
Close team environment in which a sense of humour is essential.
Regular staff functions throughout the year. Read more