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Legal Assistant

Shine Lawyers

Sunshine, Victoria, AustraliaOn Site

Original Job Summary

About the Role

At Shine Lawyers, our Legal Assistant supports our Personal Injury team in WorkCover and Transport Accident Commission cases. In this full-time, permanent role based in our Sunshine office, you will work closely with experienced personal injury lawyers to make a meaningful impact. You will prepare legal documents, coordinate medico-legal appointments, and manage day-to-day file operations with a keen attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist solicitors with file and client management.
  • Prepare court documents, claim forms, and briefs.
  • Coordinate medico-legal appointments and mediations.
  • Manage internal systems to optimize information processing.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders.

What You Will Bring

You bring prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, especially in WorkCover or TAC cases, excellent typing and document management skills, and a great ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. This is a role where your attention to detail and commitment to justice truly matter.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Legal Assistant
  • WorkCover
  • Transport Accident Commission
  • Document Management
  • Client Relationship
  • Communication
  • File Preparation
  • Medico-legal Coordination
  • Team Support
  • Detail Oriented

How to Get Hired at Shine Lawyers

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Shine Lawyers: Review their mission, values, and client success stories.
  • Customize Your Resume: Highlight relevant WorkCover and TAC experience.
  • Prepare for Interviews: Showcase legal support and document management skills.
  • Network on LinkedIn: Connect with current employees and recruiters.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review legal document drafting software.
Practice advanced Word and Excel functions.
Familiarize with court document protocols.
Learn internal case management systems.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging legal project.
Explain your communication under pressure.
Discuss time management strategies in legal tasks.
Share an instance of teamwork success.