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Moray & Agnew is one of Australia''s leading law firms with an unrivalled reputation in our markets. We''re proud that our partners and our legal expertise is consistently recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers and Doyle''s Guide.With over 110 partners, our teams are organised into three strategic pillars so that we can play to our strengths:Insurance including commercial classes such as financial lines, professional indemnity, public & product liability, life insurance and through to statutory classes such as workers compensation and compulsory third party.Commercial & Workplace spanning corporate and commercial, construction and projects, property and environment, commercial dispute resolution, insolvency, owners'' corporation and workplace lawGovernment spanning local, state and federal governmentOur clients include Australian and international insurers and reinsurers, corporates of all sizes, and federal, state and local government.Nationally, over 750 talented people deliver top-quality legal advice and representation, coupled with exceptional client service and support, across our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Perth and Cairns.Our partners are committed to fostering flexible, inclusive and diverse environments for our employees. We have the fourth highest percentage of female partners according to the AFR Law Partnership Survey, July 2024.We value technical excellence and collegiality, offer a great workplace culture and excellent opportunities to further your career, whether you are just starting out, are an experienced lawyer or a business services professional.About the roleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our busy and collaborative Workers Compensation team in the Sydney office on a permanent, fulltime basis. You will primarily support a Partner and Special Counsel, together with the support of a Junior Legal Secretary. The team is recognised for its expertise in managing workers compensation claims, work injury damages, and workers compensation recoveries in the areas of construction, health and education. This is a fastpaced role where no two days are the same, and you will play an integral part in ensuring the smooth running of matters for leading Australian insurers.ResponsibilitiesOpening new matters and archiving completed filesConducting conflict searchesManaging solicitor diaries and scheduling appointmentsLiaising with clients, Courts/Tribunals, other law firms, and third partiesPreparing and filing court documents, including subpoenas and tender bundlesDrafting and amending routine correspondenceCollating briefs for Counsel and expertsElectronic and hard copy filing, including a high volume of electronic filing (iManage experience highly regarded)Monthly billing and invoicing (experience with Aderant/Expert Billing highly regarded)General administrative supportAbout youTo succeed in this role, you will ideally have 34 years'' experience in a fastpaced private practice legal environment. Your proactive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a busy team will set you apart. Some of the key qualities and attributes we are seeking include:Outstanding organisational skills and time managementExceptional attention to detail and accuracyCompetent IT skills (legal practice management and billing software)Initiative and problemsolving abilityA commitment to delivering exceptional client serviceCulture & benefits of working with usFlexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal commitmentsHealth and wellness initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your family, corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeing brands and mental health first aidersPaid parental leave and accreditations as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and Family Inclusive WorkplaceContinuous learning and development programs so that you are always being challenged, engaged and encouraged to growMentoring opportunities and onthejob learning to support your professional and personal developmentDiversity, inclusion and equality policy and employee reference groups (LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers and Health & Wellbeing) to ensure that we continue to live our valuesDress for your day because we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm.How to applyIf this opportunity is attractive to you, please submit your cover letter and CV. If you are applying for a Paralegal, Law Graduate or Lawyer role, please also provide your academic transcript with your application.We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If you have questions about the recruitment process or require any adjustments to participate, please let us know in your application.We prefer to connect with people directly and do not require recruitment agency assistance with this vacancy. Any applications submitted by recruitment agencies without having been briefed will not be considered a valid introduction. #J-18808-Ljbffr