Senior Legal Assistant (QLD Med Neg)
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
Brisbane
1 week ago
Senior Legal Assistant (QLD Med Neg)
Maurice Blackburn, a respected Australian law firm, seeks a Senior Legal Assistant for its Medical Negligence practice in Brisbane. This full-time, on-site role requires proven Legal Assistant experience, ideally at a senior level, with essential Medical Negligence or Personal Injury experience. The role involves complex case support, client service, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring matter progression.
On-site
Full-time
Senior
Salary
Not specified
Core Qualifications
Soft Skills
empathyinitiativetime managementaccuracydiscretioncollaborationclient service
Key Responsibilities
- Champion client outcomes and demonstrate empathy with clients navigating challenging medical circumstances
- Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior legal support staff
- Deliver professional, responsive, and compassionate service to clients and stakeholders
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment, supporting lawyers and colleagues to achieve optimal outcomes
- Proactively manage workflows, ensuring deadlines and priorities are met
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
- Drive continuous improvement in processes and team capability
- Draft correspondence to clients, medical providers, and third parties
- Prepare court documents and assist with litigation processes
- Build rapport with clients and understand their individual circumstances
Legal AssistantMedical NegligencePersonal InjuryBrisbaneFull-timeOn-siteSeniorLegal Services