Junior Legal Assistant | Medical Law Slater Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people. Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time between home and the office. We recognise and reward high performance and have outstanding employee benefits including an extra week of annual leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, extra-long service leave together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. For EA based roles: Covered by our Enterprise Agreement, this position will also enjoy access to additional paid service leave, a confirmed 1 July salary increase, an annual wellness reimbursement, career development opportunities, and much more. We are also pleased to let you know that Slater Gordon were ranked in the Top 25 Attraction Firms in the annual Lawyers Weekly Legal Firm of Choice Survey for 2023-24. Acknowledgement of Country SG acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today. Diversity Inclusion SG is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. SG is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes. We understand that everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process please let us know in your application. What are we looking for? An exciting permanent full-time opportunity has become available to join our Medical Law practice based in our Ringwood office. You will be reporting to a central team, and as one of the support team members, you will maintain and drive the success of the department. Your energy and drive will be integral in achieving successful outcomes along with your positive approach to your work. This is a not-to-miss opportunity for those who like to take ownership of their work and work hands on with matters. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Communication with clients, lawyers, and other professionals. Assist with all administration and management of files. Prepare legal correspondence and filing court documents. Preparing briefs. Managing a database and generating reports. Generating and editing correspondence. What will you bring? You will have a passion for social justice and generating positive outcomes for clients. The following experience and skills will ensure your success in this position: Previous experience as a legal assistant (advantageous). Medical Law or similar experience. A proven ability in working as part of a team as well as independently due to a hybrid role. High attention to detail. Strong Administrative skills. Proven time management. An ability to deal delicately with all clients. What next? If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater Gordon. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.