Legal Assistant – Insurance

About the role

We are looking for a passionate Legal Assistant to join our high performing Insurance Team. This is a full-time permanent role with flexibility for those who may need it within a friendly and supportive environment.

In this role you will provide comprehensive and proactive support to fee earners playing a vital role in the teams success. The position suits an organised efficient detailed and friendly personality who works well in a team and is willing to roll up their sleeves and pitch in.

Our firm is dedicated to upholding values of performance innovation trust and respect making it an excellent place to advance your legal career. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth. This position is best suited to a career Legal Support Professional

About the team

As one of the most highly regarded defendant Insurance practices in Sydney we have an enviable list of insurer employer and government clients who seek our legal assistance in all aspects of workers compensation.

Key responsibilities

With no day the same your daily tasks may include:

• Diary and file management.
• Administrative support to the partners and fee earners in the practice group.
• Opening and closing files.
• Preparing documents and correspondence.
• Inputting and maintaining data in our software application (Aderant Expert).
• Monthly billing including drafting and amending invoices.
• Uploading advices actioning client instructions and coordinating Independent Medical Examinations.
• Liaising with the courts the Personal Injury Commission and other adhoc administrative tasks.
• Assisting other secretaries in the team with training and overflow.

About you

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience as a Legal Assistant or a similar role
• Knowledge of Insurance and/or Defendant Workers Compensation practice (highly desirable).
• Highly organised and strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in utilising Microsoft products like Outlook with the ability to quickly grasp new applications
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong team collaboration skills.
• A desire to learn and develop new skills.
• A can do attitude
• Ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

About Bartier Perry

A 2024 Employer of Choice Bartier Perry is a firm where our culture drives all that we do. This means we are down-to-earth and high-performing whilst ensuring work-life balance. We work respectfully with each other our clients and with the broader community.

We have a united focus on excellence and our supportive and inclusive culture allows everyone to reach their potential and thrive.

We are a progressive law firm that will nurture your talents and provide opportunities at every level of your career. In-depth professional training and development programs are provided to enhance high performance and professional development.

We have a clear strategy and purpose.

From our accessible partners who actively mentor and provide guidance through to secondment opportunities with industry leading clients we enable our people to flourish both professionally and in their lives away from work.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• 20 weeks parental leave.
• Incentive bonus program for all staff.
• Regular social and team activities.
• In house learning and development opportunities.
• Reward and recognition program.
• Supportive Health & Wellbeing programs.
• Study support.

How to apply: upload your cover note and CV. Alternatively you can email your documents directly to our People and Culture team at All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Please note: Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered for this role.

Please also note: At this stage we are inviting direct applications only. We will not engage the services of recruitment agencies for this role.

Bartier Perry is committed to being an inclusive and flexible workplace where differences such as age gender culture disability sexual orientation religion and family and caring responsibilities are valued and respected.

Please contact the People & Culture team if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace. We encourage you to advise us at the time of application and we welcome hearing from you.