Legal Assistant - Law Student - 2nd or 3rd yearArnold Dallas McPherson is a vibrant, highly regarded Bendigo based practice representing clients in personal injury matters.
Our main office is in Bendigo and we have a permanent office in the Melbourne CBD.
We have visiting offices in Echuca, Shepparton, Swan Hill and Castlemaine in central Victoria and various visiting offices in the Melbourne suburbs.
This is a significant opportunity to begin a career in plaintiff personal injury, with the right candidate likely to be able to develop lifelong legal skills to obtain substantial redress for injured persons, often substantially changing their lives.
We are currently seeking a 2nd or 3rd year Legal Student to join our Bendigo office.
We are not seeking applications for our Melbourne office via this advertisement.
Melbourne vacancies will be advertised separately. The role will be initially dealing with taking new client calls and assisting our senior Solicitors but will also, over time, assist our solicitors with other areas of personal injury law and litigation, such as WorkCover, TAC, Public Liability and Medical Negligence matters.
Candidates are not necessarily expected to have a thorough understanding of personal injury law, though familiarity with various compensation schemes would be of assistance.
Senior solicitors at Arnold Dallas McPherson, including five Accredited Specialists in Personal Injury Law, will provide training and guidance to the successful candidate.
Candidates are required to exhibit the following qualities:
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;Outstanding organisational and time management skills;A strong work ethic, with demonstrated initiative and self-motivation;A keen eye for detail and well-honed analytical skills;An empathetic and considered approach to problem solving;A strong interest in representing individuals;Ability to work as part of a team together with the ability to work independently, as required;The following qualities are preferred but are not essential:
Connections to the Central Victorian region.If you are looking for a full or part time position whilst completing your degree, please submit your resume with a one-page cover letter to our Practice Manager Dianne Becker at ****** or click on the link.
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