Legal Secretary - General Insurance (Parental Leave Cover)

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We're passionate about what we do and want you to be too.

Moray & Agnew is one of Australia's leading law firms with an unrivalled reputation in our markets. We're proud that our partners and our legal expertise is consistently recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers and Doyle's Guide.

With over 110 partners, our teams are organised into three strategic pillars so that we can play to our strengths :

Insurance – including commercial classes such as financial lines, professional indemnity, public & product liability, life insurance and through to statutory classes such as workers compensation and compulsory third party.Commercial & Workplace – spanning corporate and commercial, construction and projects, property and environment, commercial dispute resolution, insolvency, owners' corporation and workplace lawGovernment – spanning local, state and federal governmentOur clients include Australian and international insurers and reinsurers, corporates of all sizes, and federal, state and local government.

Nationally, over 750 talented people deliver top-quality legal advice and representation, coupled with exceptional client service and support, across our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Perth and Cairns.

Our partners are committed to fostering flexible, inclusive and diverse environments for our employees. We have the fourth highest percentage of female partners according to the AFR Law Partnership Survey, July 2024.

We value technical excellence and collegiality, offer a great workplace culture and excellent opportunities to further your career, whether you are just starting out, are an experienced lawyer or a business services professional.

About the role Due to a period of parental leave, an opportunity has arisen in our Sydney office for an experienced full-time Legal Secretary to join our General Insurance team on a fixed term contract (approx. 14 months). The team primarily focus on the defence of claims being litigated in multiple Australian jurisdictions arising from all types of asbestos, silica and other dust exposures, NSW and Victorian public liability claims and insurance coverage questions. This position will see you supporting a Partner and other lawyers, assisted by a Junior Legal Secretary.

Each day will be different, but you can expect some of your regular responsibilities to include :

Opening of new matters and closing and archiving of completed mattersConducting conflict searchesSolicitor Diary managementTelephone calls with clients, Courts / Tribunals, other law firms, government departments (Centrelink and Medicare) and third parties (e.g. medical practices, medico-legal companies etc.)Arranging medical appointmentsCreating medical schedules and schedules of authoritiesDrafting routine correspondenceEditing and emailing correspondencePreparation and filing of court documents, including subpoenas, tender bundles etc. across multiple Australian jurisdictions and arranging serviceElectronic filing and setting up sub-folders for electronic files - experience with iManage advantageousMonthly billing, including invoicing and preparation of bills. Previous experience with Aderant / Expert Billing will be highly regardedCompiling monthly client reportsAbout you To be successful in this role, you will ideally have a minimum of 2-3 years' administrative or secretarial experience gained in a law firm or other professional services environment. Your dedication to providing our clients with exceptional customer service, and your enthusiasm and willingness to work as part of a collaborative team will be valued.

To excel in this role you will have :

Excellent organisational skillsExceptional attention to detailCompetent IT skills including Adobe Pro and ExcelStrong problem-solving skills and demonstrated initiativeCulture & benefits of working with us We work for great clients and advise them on interesting issues and matters so every day is different. We celebrate diverse thinking and experiences so you can bring your authentic self to the workplace. To support you, we offer a wide range of wellbeing and financial benefits, including :

Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal commitmentsHealth and wellness initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your family, corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeing brands and mental health first aidersPaid parental leave and accreditations as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and Family Inclusive WorkplaceContinuous learning and development programs so that you are always being challenged, engaged and encouraged to growMentoring opportunities and on the job learning to support your professional and personal developmentDiversity, inclusion and equality policy and employee reference groups (LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers and Health & Wellbeing) to ensure that we continue to live our valuesDress for your day because we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm.How to apply If this opportunity is attractive to you, please submit your cover letter and CV. If you are applying for a Paralegal, Law Graduate or Lawyer role, please also provide your academic transcript with your application.

We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If you have questions about the recruitment process or require any adjustments to participate, please let us know in your application.

We prefer to connect with people directly and do not require recruitment agency assistance with this vacancy. Any applications submitted by recruitment agencies without having been briefed will not be considered a valid introduction.

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