Legal Assistant - Insurance & Compensation
Core
Experienced Legal Assistant supporting the Insurance & Compensation practice in Melbourne, managing high-volume litigation matters and providing comprehensive administrative support to senior practitioners.
Role type
Senior Legal Assistant (Litigation)
Builds
Legal documentation, court filings, and client correspondence for insurance and compensation cases.
Domain
Legal services, Insurance & Compensation, Litigation
Required skills
Document management, File management, Court filing coordination, Calendar and deadline management, Client liaison, MS Office proficiency, Victorian WorkCover Authority knowledge, iManage/Caseflow proficiency
Preferred skills
Experience with Victorian WorkCover Authority Litigation department or panel firms, Experience with Victorian WorkCover Authority database
Technologies
iManage, Caseflow, MS Office
Responsibilities
Prepare legal documents (affidavits, writs, motions) from draft or dictated text; Create and maintain orderly files; Manage service of documents and court filings; Proactively manage appointments, deadlines, and tasks; Liaise with barristers, clients, and witnesses; Update precedents and templates; Screen calls and record caller details.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC