Legal Assistant

at  TurksLegal

05TH MARCH, 2024

Turks are currently seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our General Insurance practice group in Sydney.
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.

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• 1+ years recent experience as a legal assistant/secretary/admin assistant;
• billing experience desireable;
• 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

This role has an emphasis on billing within our General Insurance practice.
Utilising our billing software, Aderant Expert, this role is essential to ensuring the continued success, organisation and efficiency of our team by managing the monthly billing cycle on a day-to-day basis.

Additionally, you will also be exposed to a broader range of administrative tasks, including but not limited to:

• preparation and drafting of court documents/correspondence;
• diary management;
• brief preparation;
• 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 desireable;
• exceptional organisational skills; and
• a meticulous eye for detail and accurate proof reading skills