Your new company
Our client is a reputable government department that fosters a dynamic, inclusive and flexible work environment that values autonomy, integrity, and collaboration.
Your new role
You will sit within a collegiate team of lawyers while being responsible for the following :
- Provide a range of paralegal functions to support efficient divisional operations
- Monitor and implement improved office systems, procedures and methods to facilitate efficient team/unit operations and support continuous improvement.
- Respond to enquiries and escalate and redirect issues as required, to ensure the provision of accurate information and quality customer service to stakeholders and service providers.
- Provide case management support to ensure effective delivery of services
- Provide legal and non-legal administrative support to optimise efficiency and support the delivery of quality outcomes
What you'll need to succeed
- Paralegal experience supporting lawyers in personal injury cases. For example, in any of the following : workers' compensation, public liability, work injury or medical negligence – Essential.
- You must be available to work full-time (5 days per week) – Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to provide high-level customer service and liaise effectively with legal professionals.
- Sound research, analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent computer skills.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise a range of tasks for stakeholders at various levels.
What you'll get in return
- 6 month temporary role with potential to be extended
- Develop your legal support experience in-house within a government department
- Attractive daily rate
- Work-life balance
- Darlinghurst location
- Work 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
- Supportive team
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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