The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a paralegal/legal assistant to join our Insurance Team, working predominantly on workers’ compensation and motor injury claims.
The team is overseen by Laura Angel, one of the leading lawyers in the insurance sector in WA. You would receive training and support and become a valuable member of our close-knit team.
The role would suit someone with solid experience (min 2 years) as a legal secretary/paralegal in an insurance practice.
Civic Legal
The Civic Legal brand was created in 2005. Since then, it has grown into a leading boutique law firm in the areas of insurance, local government and commercial.
At Civic Legal, you will be welcomed, challenged and supported. We strive to foster a collaborative work culture across the whole firm.
We offer:
- Staff social, charitable and well-being activities
- On-going training and development, in-house and externally
- Flexible work arrangements
- Free, confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Key Responsibilities include:
- Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence, such as pleadings, letters of advice, witness statements and court documents;
- Liaising with clients, witnesses, counsel and other service providers;
- Doing dictation transcription and word processing;
- Performing such administrative duties necessary to assist lawyers to run a file including management of high volume electronic and hard copy documents including downloading, uploading, printing, collating, mailing and filing documents;
- Electronic filing of court documents;
- Conducting legal research;
- Managing or supporting the preparation of bills;
- Managing lawyers’ diaries/calendar;
- Scheduling and arranging internal and external meetings and conferences for lawyers;
- Managing task lists;
- Maintaining matter files.
Required skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational skills
- intermediate-advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook 365.
For more information or to apply:
Please email Francisca at careers@civiclegal.com.au including your cover letter and CV.
