Legal Assistant

• Permanent, full-time position
• Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
• Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Free daily breakfast and office social events
• Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community
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About The Role And Team

We have a great opportunity for someone to join our Statutory Insurance Victoria team as a Legal Assistant.

The Statutory Insurance Victoria team is based in Melbourne and is comprised of approximately 70 team members. We are a high performing team that acts for a large number of employers in the management of workers' compensation claims and litigation. We also have a thriving recoveries practice.

The successful candidate will be someone who is energetic, eager to learn and committed to providing a high-level service to our lawyers and clients. The opportunity plays a key role in assisting with files, liaising with various stakeholders, and ensuring smooth day-to-day processes in a fast-paced litigation practice. You will be involved in:

• drafting of general correspondence and court documents;
• arranging medical examinations and draft letters to specialists;
• arranging investigation and expert reports and draft correspondence to specialist providers;
• assisting with preparation of mediations and hearings;
• liaising with medical providers and other organisations to obtain relevant material;
• preparing settlement documents;
• ensuring compliance with client requirements;
• updating internal and client databases;
• diarising key event dates and managing the diary of lawyers;
• general accounts work including payment of provider invoices and reconciliation; and
• other duties as required.

About You

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• confident using multiple computer programs;
• strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy;
• highly organised with excellent communication skills;
• ability to prioritise in a fast paced environment and perform to deadlines;
• demonstrates everyday proactivity and initiative; and
• a team player with a positive, can-do attitude.

At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

We are known for having a great culture that puts people first. A culture where our purpose and values - our Hallmarks - are lived, not laminated.

We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow. We’re famous for Smarter Law : smarter thinking to create smarter solutions. We embrace innovative thinking and technology. We listen. We partner. We solve.

Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive; everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

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We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, at ***email_hidden*** for a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.