Legal Assistant - Insurance Law (Workers Compensation) (Sydney)

Market-leading Sydney-based law firm with a friendly and supportive culture
- Excellent opportunity for a career legal support professional
- Free fitness classes, wellness program & regular social events

**About the role**

We are looking for a passionate and experienced **Legal Assistant**with exposure to Workers Compensation law to join our high performing Insurance Team. This is a full-time permanent role with flexibility for those who may need it.

This role is best suited to a career legal support professional who is** able work 5 days a week**.

As one of the most highly regarded defendant Insurance practices in Sydney, we have an enviable list of insurer, employer and government clients, who seek our legal assistance in all aspects of workers compensation.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive and proactive support to fee earners, playing a vital role in the team’s success. You will support a high performing, yet down-to-earth team who are known to work hard but have fun along the way.

Our firm is dedicated to upholding values of performance, innovation, trust, and respect making it an excellent place to advance your legal career. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth.

**Key responsibilities**

With no day the same, your daily tasks may include:

- Assisting other secretaries in the team with training and overflow.
- Diary and file management.
- Administrative support to the partners and fee earners in the practice group.
- Opening and closing files.
- Preparing documents and correspondence.
- Monthly billing including drafting and amending invoices.
- Uploading advices, actioning client instructions, and coordinating Independent Medical Examinations.
- Liaising with the courts, the Personal Injury Commission, and other ad hoc administrative tasks.

**About you**
- At least 3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant within an Insurance law practice or firm, or similar role. Knowledge of Insurance and/or Defendant Workers Compensation law is highly desirable.
- Robust organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong team collaboration skills.
- A desire to learn and develop new skills.
- A "can do" attitude.
- Ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

**About Bartier Perry**

A 2024 Employer of Choice, Bartier Perry is a firm where our culture drives all that we do. This means we are down-to-earth and high-performing whilst promoting work-life balance. We work respectfully with each other, our clients and with the broader community.

We have a united focus on excellence and our supportive and inclusive culture allows everyone to reach their potential and thrive.

We are a progressive law firm that will nurture your talents and provide opportunities at every level of your career. Professional training and development programs are provided to enhance high performance and career progression.

We have a clear strategy and purpose.

**Culture & Benefits**

From our accessible partners who actively mentor and provide guidance, through to secondment opportunities with industry leading clients, we enable our people to flourish both professionally and in their lives away from work.

The benefits of working with us include:

- Work life balance through our flex policy
- Incentive bonus program for all staff
- Regular social and team activities
- Generous 20 weeks paid parental leave
- In house learning and development opportunities
- Reward and recognition program
- Supportive Health & Wellbeing programs

Learn more about working at Bartier Perry.

Bartier Perry is committed to being an inclusive and flexible workplace where differences such as age, gender, culture, disability, sexual orientation, religion and family and caring responsibilities are valued and respected. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qgmm5