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About Us 

Meridian Lawyers is a dynamic and innovative law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. Clients look to our experienced and award-winning team for advice in Insurance, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property and Health Law.

We are known for providing exceptional quality legal advice that is both strategic and practical. It is this blend of technical expertise and the personal relationships we have with our clients that sets us apart from our competitors.

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Principals and the wider team of lawyers within the Insurance Litigation team in our Sydney Office.  This high performing team works on a wide variety of complex but interesting matters in the professional indemnity and public liability space.

This is a pivotal legal support role with varied workload, competing priorities and key deadlines. In return you will have the opportunity to gain experience working alongside our team of highly regarded legal professionals who are committed to delivering excellence to our clients.

This varied legal secretarial role includes (but is not limited to) the following tasks:

• Assisting fee earners with good practice hygiene including:
  • Preparing WIP and pre-bills in a timely manner
  • Working closely with Finance Team to assist with monthly billing and debtor management
  • Managing monthly billing cycles, using Aderant Expert software

• Client service focus, liaising with both external and internal stakeholders
• Opening new matters and conducting conflict check searches
• Maintaining electronic filing to ensure all files are up to date
• Drafting and amending legal correspondence
• Preparing briefs and court books
• Assisting with monthly reporting processes
• Assisting with overflow of tasks

Education

• Completion of Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) 

About You

You will have a minimum of 5 years previous experience in a legal administration support role within a legal environment that has a focus on Personal Injury and Litigation. You are well known for your professional composure with the ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and integrity as well as your strong client service orientation. You have excellent time management skills with typing speed of 70 WPM and take pride in your work and any support required by your team. Advanced skills in the MS suite is favourable.

If you are looking for a fast-paced role, have a ‘can do’ attitude, and a willingness to be a key member of a busy motivated and friendly legal team, then we’d love to hear from you

Why Join Us?

Joining Meridian Lawyers means joining a practice known for our specialisation and capability. We are a values driven organisation with a genuine, friendly and collaborative culture that respects, rewards and values input and innovation from all levels of the business. Our culture is unique in our industry.

If you want to work in a team environment that is focussed on your development, be supported while enjoying a high level of autonomy and be part of a collegiate and inspiring team, Meridian Lawyers is the right place for you.

We strive to be an employer of choice and understand that it is the contribution our people that makes our business successful. We have a range of benefits that reward excellence, that include:

• A commitment to learning and development through our MeridianMinds program
• Supportive of hybrid working arrangements
• Wellbeing initiatives including regular health and skin checks, flu vaccinations
• A range of discounts and services through a variety of leading retail and service partners
• Salary sacrificing options
• A Personal Enjoyment Day
• A competitive employee referral program

Next Steps

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please submit your CV via this advertisement. Visit www.meridianlawyers.com.au/careers to meet our people and learn more about our business.