About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Administrator / Secretary / Paralegal to join our boutique team at Robert Bryden Lawyers in Castlereagh St Sydney - next to Martin Place. We specialise in personal injury/compensation. It is a big brand with a small passionate team.

We are looking for a key team player to join us. You are not a law student, you are a career administrative professional and the best at what you do.

This permanent part-time role

Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm

You will provide essential administrative and paralegal support to our busy practice. The successful candidate will have a strong background in legal administration and be passionate about providing exceptional client service. All our clients meet with Robert Bryden - there are no junior lawyers or turnover of hands for each file. It is a seamless customer experience and you are part of that.

You are the best of the best and want stability, appreciation, a busy day and great colleagues. It is dynamic, deadline driven and a few laughs along the way. You will not be contacted after hours, you walk out the door and leave the job to enjoy your own personal time.

What you'll be doing

Provide high-level administrative support to our Practice Manager and Principal Lawyer (usually in that order!) including managing diaries, arranging meetings and conferences, and preparing correspondence

Assist with file management, including opening and closing files, maintaining electronic and physical filing systems, and coordinating document production. Proficiently in Leap is important - that is the CRM we use and centre of everything.

Undertake legal research and prepare first drafts of legal documents, such as contracts, letters, and court documents. Online Court portal proficiency.

Coordinate the flow of information between the legal team, clients, and Counsel.

Provide customer service to clients, as we mentioned, each client meets with our Principal. We are not a factory, it's a highly personalised customer experience, you are pivotal to that. You need to know who they are at all times and where there case is at.

Contribute to the efficient operation of the practice through following our implementation of best practices.

What we're looking for

Minimum 8 years' experience in a similar legal administrative or paralegal role. Compensation / Personal Injury experience bonus.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise with clients and stakeholders at all levels and be confident in what you do.

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively - things change!

Proficient in the use of Leap legal software, Microsoft Office, One Drive.

A keen eye for detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure

A team player with a positive attitude and a commitment to providing excellent client service. We are a small tight knit team, we are collaborative, support each other and get the jobs done.

What we offer

Mon - Thursday only so Friday's are all yours.

We pay above award rates - the salary is top level, as we want you to be.

We are at Martin Place so transport is convenient and easy.

We generally won't contact you after hours, you leave and enjoy your life.

Dress code is corporate casual.

Offices are open plan and modern, it's a nice vibe.

About us

We have been doing this for a while, google us www.robertbrydenlawyers.com.au

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply now with a covering letter. If you cannot take the time to personalise with a covering letter .... we don't need to say anymore.