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Legal Assistant | InsuranceGatehouse Legal Recruitment • Melbourne CBD, VIC, AU
Legal Assistant | Insurance

Legal Assistant | Insurance

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment • Melbourne CBD, VIC, AU
30+ days ago
Job description
  • Hybrid work setup: 3 days in office, 2 days WFH with tech set-up
  • Bright, open-plan office: City views, ergonomic desks, coffee/snacks station
  • National law firm with a stellar reputation in the market

Work on complex defendant insurance files supporting senior lawyers in a leading CBD firm.

About The Role

Join a well-established, forward-moving law firm based in Melbourne’s CBD. This role sits within a collaborative defendant insurance team, where you’ll support two senior lawyers on a variety of complex matters.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid model with a balance of office and 2 WFH days

  • Structured learning and development programs for all employees

  • Generous, industry leading parental leave policies

  • Modern, open-plan office with city views and ergonomic workspaces

  • Regular social events, recognition of milestones, and team celebrations

Key Duties

  • Prepare and format a range of legal documents and correspondence

  • Take ownership of files from start to finish

  • Sort, review, and respond to incoming client communications

  • Handle court lodgements and support in preparing briefs for Counsel

  • Act as a key point of contact for external parties including barristers and experts

  • Keep precedents and document systems up to date and well organised

  • Support day-to-day operations and assist with additional tasks as needed

Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 3–5 years in legal support within private practice

  • Exposure to defendant insurance and litigation work (essential)

  • Confident using legal systems and navigating multiple platforms

  • Able to work independently while staying connected to a wider team

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Contact

To apply online, please apply using the form below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Danira Dulic on 0436 001 675 or email danira@gatehouselegal.com.au

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Contact

To apply online, please apply using the form below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Danira Dulic on 0436 001 675 or email danira@gatehouselegal.com.au

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