Legal Secretary - WorkCover

About the role

MinterEllison, one of Australia's largest independent law and consulting firms, is looking for a Legal Secretary to join its WorkCover team, part of the Statutory Compensation Management group, in Melbourne. The role provides high-level support in a busy practice, with a varied day-to-day.

Key responsibilities

• Email and phone management
• Liaising with medico-legal doctors, barrister clerks, investigators and insurers
• Diary management, including organising meetings
• Drafting correspondence, documents and amendments using precedents
• Preparing responses, court books and briefs
• High-volume file management
• Reconciling corporate AMEX expenses
• Monitoring key dates such as advices, responses and statutory offer dates

Required profile

• Minimum of 2 years' legal secretarial experience in defendant or plaintiff litigation practice in a professional services environment
• Adaptable, flexible and proactive, with strong prioritisation and organisational skills
• Team-oriented, able to build rapport with colleagues and strong client relationships
• Discreet handling of confidential information
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Required skills

• Clear communication with a range of stakeholders and clients
• Strong understanding of MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint

The firm offers a wide range of social, financial and health benefits and supports sustainable ways of working. Applications are made through the online apply button; candidates who do not meet all criteria are encouraged to apply, and current employees apply through the internal careers page.