Junior Legal Assistant | Public Liability 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. 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 opportunity has arisen to join our Public Liability team in our Epping office. This is a permanent full time opportunity. Our public liability team assist clients for many injuries incurred that result because another party has breached their duty of care. Some may include: slips and trips on public or private property; unsafe premises (such as balconies, stairs or walking surfaces); dog or animal attacks; physical assaults; defective products (or services); Sporting accidents (including recreational and adventure activities); injuries on private property including rental properties or health and fitness injuries (such as massage or personal training). You will be reporting to a Lawyer, and as one of the support team members, you will help 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: Communicating with clients, lawyers and other professionals Arranging appointments and extensive diary management Assist with all administration and management of files Prepare legal correspondence and filing court documents Preparing briefs Generating & editing correspondence. What will you bring? Ideally you will have previous experience as an assistant, personal assistant or legal secretary, particularly in the area of personal injury law, together with the following skills and attributes: Exceptional communication and customer service skills A willingness to learn Excellent attention to detail Demonstrated organisation skills and the ability to multi-task Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment Proactive approach and initiative A willingness to learn Available to work 38 hours per week, between the hours of 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday. 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.