Senior Legal Assistant

About the role

Angela Sdrinis Legal, a specialist personal injury law firm, is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to join its Melbourne office. The role supports lawyers handling WorkCover, Public Liability and Transport Accident claims, providing trauma‑informed legal assistance to vulnerable clients.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and format legal documents and court‑related materials.
• Manage files, including filing, service of court documents and record keeping.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence and liaise with clients, courts and other legal professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accuracy in all documentation.
• Support senior solicitors in complex and sensitive personal injury matters.

Required profile

• 5+ years experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Paralegal.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities with a track record of meeting critical deadlines.
• Excellent written communication with high attention to detail.
• Understanding of trauma‑informed practice and ability to communicate compassionately with vulnerable clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and solid document‑management skills.
• Team‑oriented mindset, adherence to strict client confidentiality and professional ethics.