EMPLOYMENT

We have an exciting full time opportunity to join our team in Hobart as a Law Clerk . This is a hybrid role consisting of legal secretary work and paralegal duties that usually works one to one with a solicitor on a range of personal injury matters. About the role This role offers plenty of variety, with the key responsibilities and duties being: • Liaising with clients, lawyers and barristers via email and telephone • Arranging appointments and managing diaries • Drafting and formatting of legal documents and correspondence • Identifying relevant issues in documentation • Reviewing and analysing documents (medical records, expert reports, liability documents, etc) • Preparing briefs to counsel and experts • Managing all administrative aspects of files; and • General secretarial and administrative tasks as required We place great importance on these positions, so you'll be rewarded with a generous salary that is based on your degree of experience. About you To be suited to this position, you will be a team player who prides themselves in exceeding expectations. We are looking for someone with a minimum of two years experience in a similar role in a litigation firm. We have excellent on the job training and offer a supportive and nurturing environment. Your strong work ethic, and proactive attitude, matched by your excellent communication and organisational skills, will see you thrive in this role. Further skills that you will need to demonstrate include: • Ability to work autonomously and show initiative • Ability to develop strong relationships both internally and externally • IT savvy with good technical skills • Polished secretarial skills and knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including Word processing, PowerPoint and Excel spreadsheet skills; • Willingness to work with all team members, regardless of role or seniority; • A personable, collaborative and friendly disposition. About us With over 20 years combined experience of delivering the highest quality compensation outcomes to injured people, Blumers Hobart is an inclusive and progressive firm. Having operations in Canberra, Hobart and Perth, we take a multi-local approach with local talent and local knowledge. We specialise in personal injury practice and particularly in motor vehicle accident injuries, medical negligence, workers compensation and public liability matters. We work to provide compensation for injured people, with an emphasis on personalised service and attention to detail. We will provide you with a lot of on the job training, a competitive salary based on your experience and skills, and a serious and engaging, but also a fun and rewarding environment. We are a paper-light firm with all of our work conducted electronically and are a socially conscious firm. We also sponsor a range of community organisations, charities and causes. Think you're up for the challenge and the adventure? Contact our Chief Operations Officer, Andrew , with your CV and a cover letter. We'd love to hear from you! Send your CV and cover letter to blumers.com.au or call (03) 6240 4 and ask for Andrew .