Personal Injuries Paralegal

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights We are looking for an experienced Personal Injuries Paralegal to join our Personal Injuries team, which is made up of experienced senior associates, lawyers, and paralegals who practice exclusively in this area of law. Legal Practice Director Jeff Garrett is also part of the team and brings a wealth of experience to the department. We believe we have developed a hard-won reputation for fighting hard for our clients and obtaining the best outcomes in our cases. You will become an integral member of this team and contribute to the overall intent of our firm which is to help people and change their lives for the better. There is no better example of changing a person’s life (and that of their family) in a personal injury case, particularly where there has been a death or catastrophic injury. About Attwood Marshall Lawyers Attwood Marshall Lawyers are an established, reputable law firm that traces its origins in the Coolangatta/Tweed Heads area to when Eric Attwood set up his legal practice after the Second World War in 1946. For over 75 years, we have been dedicated to serving the local community. We believe our brand is known for the following positioning statements: Long established firm with 7 offices across Australia We are at the forefront of legal innovation & technology Our teams are specialists in their area of law We care – our staff are trained to listen & connect with our clients We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients We help people with their matters & change their lives for the better We are passionate advocates for social justice & change Our values are Integrity, Understanding, and Responsibility. We moved into our current Coolangatta beachfront offices located in The Strand building in 1989 and have continued to grow ever since, with over 65 staff and additional offices located at Robina Town Centre, Southport, Kingscliff, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. We are a family-oriented law firm with an emphasis on work/life balance. We support our employees in their work environment and provide excellent office conditions, utilising the latest in practice management systems (LEAP) and technology. Staff have modern workspaces with natural light and ergonomic equipment. Our office systems also support working from home, if required. We are a paperless office and have a focus on automation and technology to help with progressing our clients' matters as quickly and efficiently as possible. We traditionally act for people in the most stressful periods of their lives, and it is very important that our lawyers, paralegals, and support staff share our intent or purpose in their working life. We offer a structured training program for both professional and personal development and provide supervision, guidance, and mentoring from our senior lawyers. We also provide in-house business and personal coaching to assist in effective communication with clients, family, and colleagues. The Role We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal with a minimum of 2 years of practical experience to join our Personal Injuries team. This role will see the right candidate assisting with client enquiries and doing support work in compensation matters that span various areas, including Motor Vehicle Accidents, Work Injuries, Public Liability, Medical Negligence, Total and Permanent Disability, and Institutional Abuse matters across most state jurisdictions, but mainly QLD & NSW. They will receive ongoing training in this area as an experienced paralegal and support the lawyers in the team acting for our clients. They must deliver high-quality legal services to clients, have exceptional organisation skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a large team. The role will require you to: Draft and collate correspondence Complete claim forms and draft court documents File documents electronically online Liaise with clients and 3rd parties (insurers & medical experts) General legal administrative support Providing support and exceptional service to all staff and our clients Assisting with new client enquiries Booking appointments and diary management Qualifying enquiries in line with our processes and procedures Reporting to and assisting the personal injury department manager A minimum of 2 years experience in a paralegal role An intent or purpose in life to help people and change their lives for the better Well-spoken, articulate and a friendly disposition Excellent communication and client liaison skills A high attention to detail and the ability to think outside the box Excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary skills An open and friendly disposition with emotional intelligence Responsible and have integrity A good work ethic and be self-motivated A good team player attitude who will embrace the culture and systems of the firm Willingness to embrace new technology and work electronically Organisational and time management skills A willingness to contribute to the promotion of the firm and your own personal profile Positive/enthusiastic approach and must show initiative Coordination, scheduling, and monitoring skills Ability to prioritise competing tasks Ability to work in a team environment Experience in LEAP software is beneficial, but not a requirement What We Offer Highly reputable law firm with an experienced team of lawyers and staff Excellent training program and career development focus Leading legal practice management systems and software Healthy work environment and work-life balance Great corporate culture with professional/personal development and training Well-resourced administrative team, IT, and office facilities Experienced senior lawyers for training, mentoring and support Excellent salary package (after completion of probation and annual reviews) The Location Attwood Marshall Lawyers has modern, spacious, well-positioned offices at Coolangatta, Robina Town Centre, Southport, Kingscliff, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. This full-time position is based at our Coolangatta office. There may be instances where you will be required to work from our other offices. Apply Today Please send your CV and cover letter to Practice Manager Holly Gilholme by emailing (emailprotected) before Friday 21st of March 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr