Legal Assistant | Insurance

• Hybrid work setup: 3 days in office, 2 days WFH with tech set-up
• Bright, open-plan office: City views, ergonomic desks, coffee/snacks station
• National law firm with a stellar reputation in the market

Work on complex defendant insurance files supporting senior lawyers in a leading CBD firm.

About The Role
  
Join a well-established, forward-moving law firm based in Melbourne’s CBD. This role sits within a collaborative defendant insurance team, where you’ll support two senior lawyers on a variety of complex matters. 

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid model with a balance of office and 2 WFH days

• Structured learning and development programs for all employees

• Generous, industry leading parental leave policies 

• Modern, open-plan office with city views and ergonomic workspaces

• Regular social events, recognition of milestones, and team celebrations

Key Duties

• Prepare and format a range of legal documents and correspondence 

• Take ownership of files from start to finish

• Sort, review, and respond to incoming client communications

• Handle court lodgements and support in preparing briefs for Counsel

• Act as a key point of contact for external parties including barristers and experts

• Keep precedents and document systems up to date and well organised

• Support day-to-day operations and assist with additional tasks as needed

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years in legal support within private practice 

• Exposure to defendant insurance and litigation work (essential)

• Confident using legal systems and navigating multiple platforms

• Able to work independently while staying connected to a wider team

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal