Legal Administrative Assistant
On-siteSydney Central Business District, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Provide day-to-day support to the Executive Legal Assistant and legal teams across Newcastle, Sydney, Canberra, and Perth. Manage general administration including filing, scanning, data entry, mail management, courier bookings, and database management. Communicate with key internal and external stakeholders via phone, email, and in person, including clients, courts, and third parties. Open new matters within the Actionstep practice management system and e-file incoming and outgoing emails and documents. Assist with the preparation and collation of briefs to Counsel and medical experts. Support document management, ensure file naming conventions, maintain Actionstep, and verify documents comply with client requirements. Respond to client queries via phone and email. Assist with general office administration and maintenance to support Sydney office operations. Collaborate with legal and administrative colleagues across multiple offices to deliver a seamless client experience. Support internal communication, culture, and engagement initiatives within the Sydney office.
Required Qualifications
- Experience with legal proceedings and case management
- Working knowledge of Actionstep or similar billing system
- Sound level skills in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Nitro Pro
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Must consent to HBA Legal conducting background checks
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in similar role in a law firm, professional services or corporate environment
- Previous experience supporting matters before the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), Fair Work Commission, NCAT, or similar tribunals
- Experience with Actionstep or equivalent Practice Management systems
- Experience in the Insurance sector
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