Apply now Job no: 493482
Work type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Brisbane
Categories: Business Services (Legal Support)
About us Meridian Lawyers is a dynamic and innovative law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. Clients look to our experienced and award-winning team for advice in Insurance, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property and Health Law.
We are known for providing exceptional quality legal advice that is both strategic and practical. It is this blend of technical expertise and the personal relationships we have with our clients that sets us apart from our competitors.
About the Role This fantastic role is for an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a busy and dynamic team. The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Principals and team of lawyers within the Insurance Litigation team in our Brisbane Office.
This high performing team works on a wide variety of complex but interesting matters in the general liability, catastrophic injury and product liability space. This is a pivotal legal support role with a varied workload, competing priorities and key deadlines. In return you will have the opportunity to work alongside and support a team of highly regarded legal professionals who are committed to delivering excellence to our clients.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Assisting fee earners with good practice hygiene including:Preparing WIP and pre-bills in a timely manner Working closely with Finance Team to assist with monthly billing and debtor management Managing monthly billing cycles, using Aderant Expert software Client service focus, liaising with both external and internal stakeholders Opening new matters and conducting conflict check searches Maintaining electronic filing to ensure all files are up to date Liaising with the Courts as necessary, including filing of documents Drafting and amending legal correspondence and documents Preparing briefs Assisting with monthly reporting processes Assisting with overflow of tasks Education Completion of Higher School Certificate (or equivalent)
Experience You will have a minimum of 4 years previous experience in a legal administration support role within a legal environment that has a focus on Litigation. You are well known for your professional composure with the ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and integrity as well as your strong client service orientation. You thrive working in a fast paced environment, have excellent time management skills and take pride in your work. Advanced skills in the MS suite is favourable. Prior experience in Aderant and iManage is favourable. Advanced skills in the MS suite. You will be someone who has a can do attitude, takes a genuine interest in your work and is a proactive team player with strong attention to detail. Skills Demonstrated administrative and organisational skills Ability to multitask and deal with competing priorities. Professional composure with the ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and integrity High level of attention to detail Sound problem solving skills Strong initiative along with a proactive approach Strong communication skills – verbal and written Strong typing skills Ability to prioritise tasks with ease Allocates appropriate amounts of time to complete own and others work Uses technology to maximise efficiency Strong client service orientation Personal Qualities Is an active team player and seeks to build relationships with peers and team members. Demonstrates a can do attitude and a willingness to help others Contributes ideas, opinions and suggestion in team discussions Shows enthusiasm and responsiveness to clients Next Steps If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please submit your CV via this advertisement.
Advertised: 26 Apr 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
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