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The opportunity:
We’re looking for a highly organised Legal Assistant to join our General Liability team in Sydney. In this role, you’ll support two Partners and their broader team, helping to keep a busy insurance litigation practice running smoothly.
You’ll work in a flexible hybrid model (typically 2–3 days in the office), with the balance from home. You’ll be closely involved in team activity, whether that’s day-to-day work, key matters, or firm initiatives, so you stay connected to both the team and the wider business.
What You'll Do:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to legal professionals, ensuring efficient matter management, client engagement, document preparation, and billing processes.
- Monitor and manage the Partner’s inbox and diary, including scheduling meetings, court appearances, and tracking critical deadlines.
- Coordinate medical appointments, liaise with experts, and manage logistics for appointments and reports.
- Support high-volume litigation files, prioritising urgent and complex matters, and provide client-facing assistance as needed.
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure seamless workflow, especially during peak periods or reduced staffing.
- Assist with billing and expense processes in collaboration with the finance team.
What You Bring:
- Previous experience as a legal assistant within litigation, preferably in insurance (defendant or plaintiff).
- Proven ability to take initiative and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and legal software applications (such as iManage and Aderant).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence liaising with clients, lawyers, and stakeholders.
- Attention to detail, a proactive approach to tasks, and a flexible, adaptable attitude.
- A genuine interest in supporting events, presentations, and team activities.
Why join WK?
At Wotton Kearney, we're building a workplace where people can do great work, grow their careers and be themselves.
What we offer:
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Career development through mentoring, training, conferences and ongoing learning.
- A collaborative and supportive culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.
- Generous parental leave, purchased leave and wellbeing support programs.
- Home office allowances, education assistance and Employee Assistance Program access.
- Opportunities to give back through charity partnerships and community initiatives.
- Work with one of Australia's leading insurance and risk law firm.
- Be part of an innovative firm leading the way in legal technology and AI
How to apply:
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace at Wotton Kearney. As part of our dedication to accessibility, we strive to support candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process.
If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact Katarina Mali, Talent Acquisition Business Partner on
[email protected]
We’re doing this recruitment in-house!
We are
not accepting submissions from recruitment agencies for this role. We’d love to hear from you directly! Any CV’s sent to Wotton Kearney by a recruitment agency will be treated as unsolicited and fees will not be payable.
