Award winning Australian private practiceA firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive cultureFlexibility to balance working from home and the officeAbout the Company Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and global reach.
Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.
About the Role As a Legal Support Administrator, you will provide key assistance with various administrative and legal tasks for our Insurance Law & Litigation Group, one of the most respected insurance law practices in Australia.
This role involves initiating daily tasks, document and letter drafting, proof reading and preparation, coordinating medical appointments, managing critical dates, handling disbursement invoices and ensuring timely payments and general administration duties.
The Group advises clients on matters spanning class actions, interruption of business and property damage claims, construction litigation, directors' and officers' liability, financial services misconduct, public liability and personal injury claims, cyber security breaches, medical negligence, disciplinary claims and regulator investigations.
Responsibilities Prepare and format legal documents and correspondenceProofread and edit documents for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to legal standardsLiaise with medical practitioners to request and obtain relevant clinical records for litigation casesPrepare and send digital requests for medical records, adhering to legal and privacy requirements, as well as maintaining organised records of requested and received medical documentsReview and diarise court orders and legal documents to identify important datesAssist in the preparation of invoices and handle invoicing processes using the firm's designated software and processesProvide general administrative support, assist with legal matters, and file organisation, document retrieval and accurate data entryMaintain accurate records of settlement, settlement terms and critical dates. Ensuring timely payment of settlement funds and adhering to trust accounting protocolsSupport lawyers and senior legal staff with ad hoc tasks as neededAbout You Successful applicants will bring administrative support experienceDemonstrate exceptional working knowledge of MS Office suite of products and Adobe and a knowledge of document management systemsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, spelling and grammarProven decision making and problem-solving abilityDemonstrated time management and organisational skillsAn ability to influence and manage conflict with a diplomatic and consultative approachDemonstrate the ability to build strong working relationshipsStrong team collaboration skills with an ability to lead by exampleA passion for providing a high level of customer serviceStrong attention to detailThe ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretionA desire to learn and develop new skillsA flexible, friendly and approachable mannerAn enthusiastic and optimistic demeanourCulture People choose Landers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.
Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.
We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced and fulfilled lifestyle, some of our benefits include:
Hybrid work:work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your teamAdditional leave:take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise each year with up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness dayHome office allowance: deck out your home office with a $250 annual office allowanceTech discounts:access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposalLander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.
We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.
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