The Firm Our client are specialists in insurance & health, family law and wills & estates expertise. They offer the highest standards of industry knowledge to provide clients with service they can trust. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, enjoy a condensed work week, hybrid working, and a range of other initiatives aimed at keeping employees physically and psychologically well at work. The Role An exciting growth opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join the Melbourne Insurance Team on a full-time basis. This role will support a number of solicitors at varying levels who specialise in a broad range of defendant insurance areas. Duties of this role will include: file management – opening/closing files and filing/e-filing; monthly billing and reporting; adhering to client service standards; drafting correspondence; client liaison; brief preparation; diary and travel management including booking appointments; and general PA and secretarial support. About You This role will suit a candidate with the following: previous experience in defendant insurance litigation desirable; experience using precedent, billing and file management programs; enthusiastic and proactive approach to work; strong communication skills; and ability to build strong internal relationships. If the above sounds like you, and you're considering your next career move, then we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch if you wish to have a confidential chat, however please note that this role is only open to career legal secretaries. Graduate lawyers and law students will not be considered. Laurie Paine - Principal Legal Recruitment Consultant Legal Professional Management | Executive Search | Destination Recruitment | Talent Acquisition | Management Consulting | Coaching & Leadership Services Mobile: 0414 023 733 Email: laurieblakeoliver.com.au Blake Oliver Legal is a specialist legal recruitment company. We specialize in recruiting exceptional legal industry professionals and presenting them to the leading destinations in the market.