- Permanent, full-time position
- Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
- Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
- Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
- Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
- Free daily breakfast and office social events
- Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community
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About the role and team
We have an opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our growing General Insurance section based in our Sydney office.
This role provides administrative support to a team of Partners and fee earners in the General Insurance (Property Damage) team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and experienced Legal Assistant to join a friendly and fast paced team.
You will be responsible for:
- matter openings;
- managing client file maintenance for the team;
- coordinating incoming and outgoing correspondence;
- drafting of documentation as required;
- preparation of monthly billing;
- court filings;
- diary management; and
- other ad-hoc administration duties as required.
About you
You will ideally have the following skills and experience:
- a minimum of two years of legal assistant experience within a law practice;
- experience supporting insurance litigation or general commercial litigation lawyers is desired but not essential;
- strong organisational skills;
- a team player;
- excellent communication skills;
- experience in using client management program/s (Aderant would be desirable but is not required); and
- experience in using document management system/s (iManage10 would be desirable but is not required).
About us
At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.
We are known for having a culture that values people, and lives our purpose and our Hallmarks, our shared values.
We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and the long-term value it creates for clients. We’re known for our Smarter Law brand promise. We listen. We partner. We solve.
Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive; everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
Hear from our people about what it’s like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople
To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.
Apply now
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We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Alison Daly-Thomson, Talent Acquisition Manager, at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
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