Legal Assistant | General Insurance | Sydney

at  TurksLegal

27TH MARCH, 2024

Turks are currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our General Insurance practice group in Sydney on a full-time basis.
As an award-winning law firm, we measure our success through the high level of satisfaction and engagement we achieve with our clients and our team, with this role being critical to attain this goal.
By joining Turks, you will be rewarded with long-term career opportunities and development, in a friendly, approachable and supportive team-based environment.
Responsibilities

You will take responsibility and ownership over a range of tasks, including but not limited to:

• preparation and drafting of court documents/correspondence;
• diary management;
• brief preparation;
• monthly billing;
• opening/closing files;
• executive/ personal assistant duties as required;
• assisting lawyers as necessary; and
• general secretarial and administrative tasks.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• 1+ years recent experience as a legal assistant/secretary/admin assistant;
• billing experience desirable;
• exceptional organisational skills; and
• a meticulous eye for detail and accurate proof reading skills.

In addition, you will:

• have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively to work within tight time frames;
• enthusiastic, committed and proactive approach to work;
• a commitment to a career in legal support; and
• ability to work autonomously and within a team.

About us
Here at Turks, we focus on what we do best - delivering innovative and practical solutions to the legal and business hurdles which our clients face. Our client focussed approach ensures we always deliver on our promises, building relationships based on trust and collaboration.

We pride ourselves on our passion for excellence, teamwork, integrity and leadership, which is embodied through our values that guide us in our day to day activities and product offerings. We are committed to diversity and a culture of inclusion, recognising our differences as a source of strength and imperative to our success. Our social and people-oriented environment aims to improve our peoples lives both in and outside of the workplace, which includes:

• ongoing training and development;
• team and firm wide social events;
• CSR activities, including volunteer days;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• competitive paid parental leave scheme and return to work benefits;
• employee achievement awards;
• discounted gym and health insurance memberships;
• plus many more!

For more information, visit turkslegal.com.au

You will take responsibility and ownership over a range of tasks, including but not limited to:

• preparation and drafting of court documents/correspondence;
• diary management;
• brief preparation;
• monthly billing;
• opening/closing files;
• executive/ personal assistant duties as required;
• assisting lawyers as necessary; and
• general secretarial and administrative tasks

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• 1+ years recent experience as a legal assistant/secretary/admin assistant;
• billing experience desirable;
• exceptional organisational skills; and
• a meticulous eye for detail and accurate proof reading skills