Add expected salary to your profile for insightsSlater and 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 and 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 Slater and Gordon 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 Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. S+G 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?We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Legal Assistant to join the Asbestos team in Brisbane. This role is a permanent full-time position.Exposure to asbestos, a mineral commonly used in building materials up until the mid-80s, can cause a range of serious and life-threatening health issues. Over the past 35 years, Slater and Gordon Asbestos Lawyers have acted for thousands of mesothelioma sufferers and many others suffering from asbestos related lung cancer and asbestosis. We have a proud history of fighting successfully for asbestos victims, while ensuring we do everything we can to support them and their families.You will support a busy Lawyer in the team with all administrative tasks, as well as other duties, that will include:Providing a great level of care and support to our clients in a professional mannerBuilding strong relationships with our clients, internal and external stakeholdersSupporting the team with general files management and administrationCoordinating appointments for our lawyers, medico-legal appointments for our clients, conferences and mediationsCommunicating with clients, insurers and other professionals both in writing and verballyPreparing legal correspondence and compiling court documentsPreparing matters for conferences and hearingsWhat will you bring?You will be an experienced Legal Assistant with 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 in legal support or business administrationA natural passion for helping people and high level of empathyExceptional experience in communication and customer serviceExcellent written and drafting skillsRecognise the importance of attention to detail and time managementDemonstrated organisational skills and the ability to multi-taskAbility to work autonomously as well as in a team environmentA willingness to learnProactive approach and initiativeAvailable to work 38 hours per week, between the hours of 8:30am - 5pm Monday to FridayWhat next?If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater and Gordon. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Legal Assistant