Legal Assistant – Personal Injury

• Well-established specialist firm
• Collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary

A fantastic opportunity for a career Legal Assistant to join a well established Personal Injury firm in the CBD.

Legal Assistant – Personal Injury

A well-established personal injury practice is seeking an organised and proactive Legal Assistant to join the team in a full-time, permanent capacity. This role is best suited to someone with prior experience in a similar position. 

About the Firm

This Melbourne-based plaintiff firm focuses on acting for individuals who have suffered injuries in workplace incidents, road accidents, and public settings. 

Key Responsibilities

• Setting up and finalising client files

• Ongoing file maintenance and organisation

• Managing schedules, emails, and telephone enquiries

• Compiling briefs and preparing court documents

• Drafting routine correspondence

• Communicating with clients, insurers, and external parties

• Conducting database and online searches

• Assisting with basic legal research

• Supporting general office operations, including document handling, scanning, filing, and mail management

Skills & Experience

• At least 12 months’ experience in a Legal Assistant or similar support role

• High level of accuracy and strong communication skills

• Demonstrated experience in personal injury law, ideally across WorkCover, TAC, or public liability matters

• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines in a busy environment

• A positive, can-do attitude with strong initiative

• Confidence using legal software systems (preferred but not essential)

• Capable of working autonomously as well as within a team setting