Legal Assistant

Permanent full time positionSydney or NewcastleHybrid 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 equipmentReward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progressionLearning and career development programs for all roles and levelsFlexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leaveFree daily breakfast, office drinks and social eventsGenuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firmLearn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you: bit.ly/HWbenefits About The Role And Team We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our Statutory Insurance NSW/ACT – Workers’ Compensation team based in our Sydney or Newcaslte office. This role will provide administrative support to lawyers across the team, and is a fantastic opportunity to join a team with ongoing training and support. You will be responsible for:general file maintenance including regular filing, opening and closing files;telephone handing for the team including answering all incoming calls;drafting of court documents and compiling of briefs;coordinating all outgoing mail to be signed, compiled and delivered;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 two years legal assistant experience;experience in a workers' compensation practice is desirable;highly organised;strong attention to detail;excellent communication skills;ability to prioritise and perform to deadlines;reliable, punctual, flexible and able to demonstrate initiative;experience in using legal billing system and client management program (eg. Aderant would be desirable but not required); and experience in using document management system (eg iManage10 would be desirable but not required).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 Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople Some of our recent awards and citations include:Best Australian Law Firm (>$200m revenue) at the 2025 Client Choice AwardsRanked 7 th in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2024 and 2025Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law AwardsWorkplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018We 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 Let’s connect. Click apply to submit your application. 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, sexual 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 Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance. #SydNew