Research and Administration Assistant

at  Zaparas Lawyers

• Exciting opportunity to become part of a top-tier industry organisation
• Play a pivotal role as an indispensable administrative and research support member
• Full-time or Part-time role in Oakleigh
  If you’re a Law student or Legal Administration specialist with sound research capabilities and a passion for making a positive impact in people’s lives, we invite you to explore the opportunity to join the team at Zaparas Lawyers.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are looking for a full-time or part-time Research and Administration Assistant to join our Occupational and Dust Disease Department - Oakleigh Head Office.
You will provide crucial administrative support, undertake research, prepare and maintain databases and registers and assist in the functioning of the Occupational and Dust Disease Department.

• Collate responses to client questionnaires and maintain database registers, in relation to occupational and dust disease clients and matters.
• Occasional client contact to request and collate information.
• Scan and sort documents, as well as extract documents from bundles, and name and file these under correct classifications.
• Undertake FOI requests, send and follow-up for occupational and dust disease questionnaires and compile briefs.
• Undertake and supply the legal team with appropriate legal and/or scientific research, past cases.
• Help build and maintain the Occupational and Dust Disease Department library of resources and list of contacts.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure work is completed to a high standard.
• Follow instructions of direct supervisor.