Legal Assistant

Full job description
Statutory Insurance NSW/ACT - WC | Sydney

Permanent full time position
Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression
Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events
Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm
Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you: bit.ly/HWbenefits

About the role and team

We have a new opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our Statutory Insurance NSW/ACT – Workers’ Compensation (recoveries) team based in our Sydney office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a career in a law firm and to be a part of a collaborative team.

You will be responsible for:

general file maintenance including regular electronic filing, opening and closing files;
answering telephone calls for the team including attending to basic enquiries;
drafting and filing of court documents across multiple common law jurisdictions;
liaising with Counsel and compiling of briefs;
managing lawyers’ diaries in busy litigated practice;
coordinating all outgoing correspondence;;
providing support to other legal assistants;
maintaining Partners/lawyers’ contacts in our firm CRM InterAction, including assisting with list management on their behalf for events and communications; and
other administration duties as required.
About you

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

minimum three years legal assistant experience;
experience in a workers' compensation or general personal injury practice is desirable, applicants from either a Plaintiff or Defendant background are encouraged to apply;
highly organised;
strong attention to detail;
excellent communication skills;
ability to prioritise and perform to deadlines; and
reliable, punctual, flexible and able to demonstrate initiative.
About us

Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

Hear from our people about what it’s like to work at HW: bit.ly/HWpeople

Some of our recent awards and citations include:

Best Australian Law Firm (>$200m revenue) at the 2025 Client Choice Awards
Ranked 7th in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2024 and 2025
Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018
We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks.

We are also renowned for our Smarter Law approach. Smarter Law means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.

We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visit our website.

Apply now

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At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, ****** orientation and gender identities.

We are also committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Sally Cai, Talent Acquisition Advisor at sally.cai@hallandwilcox.com.au for a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.

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