legal assistant - insurance & litigation.

• Manage general file maintenance, including regular filing and the opening and closing of files.
• Handle telephone communication, including answering incoming calls, taking detailed messages, and making outgoing calls as needed.
• Draft and prepare emails, letters, and documents.
• Liaise with staff, Partners, and Corporate Services teams (e.g., Document Support, Accounts, Mailroom, Reception, Catering) to coordinate support as required.
• Conduct basic research using the internet and library resources.
• Assist the Business Development team with tender submissions and client information.
• Prepare internal and external presentations.
• Manage emails, diaries, and scheduling.
• Prepare bills and coordinate client-specific billing requirements.
• Provide overflow support for general legal assistant tasks.
• Maintain contacts in the firm’s CRM system and assist with list management for events and communications.
• Perform other administrative duties as needed.

About You:
The ideal candidate will bring the following skills and experience:

• A minimum of two years’ experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Previous experience in a commercial law firm (highly desirable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, flexibility, and the ability to demonstrate initiative in supporting fee earners.
• Experience with legal billing systems and client management programs (e.g., Aderant) is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., iManage10) is desirable but not required.

Your next step!

Does this sound like something you are interested in? If the answer is ‘Yes’ then we would love to hear from you!

Simply click ‘Apply’ now and attach an updated copy of your CV, or if you have any questions and wish to have a conversation contact me on 0400 717 579 or via email samuel.jacks@randstad.com.au

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion about your career or you may like to check out our other current vacancies on https://www.randstad.com.au/job-seekers/.