Medical Negligence Legal Assistant/Paralegal

About the Role Due to growth and expansion in our Melbourne office, we are seeking an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to our talented Medical Negligence Team. This is a permanent full-time opportunity based in Melbourne. You will receive exceptional training by shadowing experts. If you are energetic, eager to learn, and want to provide great service to our lawyers and clients, apply now.
About You Ideally, you possess industry-relevant experience. You must be familiar with Microsoft Outlook and Word and be comfortable with learning new software.
To be successful, you will be driven, demonstrate exceptional communication skills, have outstanding attention to detail, and possess proficient word processing skills. Additionally, you will be able to manage multiple priorities and enjoy a busy work environment.
Our ideal candidate will have some previous experience in medical negligence; however, we are happy to consider candidates with other litigation or legal experience. You will be someone who has a can-do attitude, takes a genuine interest in your work, and is a proactive team player.
If you are looking for a fast-paced role and want to belong to a motivated and friendly legal team, then we'd love to hear from you.
What We Are Looking For: Medical negligence experience preferred but not necessary;Experience in the legal field;Excellent communication skills;Strong attention to detail;Excellent organisational and time management skills;Ability to work in a high-paced environment with competing demands;Ability to work in a team;Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word.We are currently seeking candidates wishing to establish their career in a legal support role. This position is not suitable for current law students seeking internships or trainee positions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,656.16 – $60,000.00 per year
Schedule: Monday to FridayAbility to Commute/Relocate: Melbourne, VIC 3004: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Work Authorisation: Australia (Required)Work Location: In person
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