Personal Injury Paralegal

Are you looking for a busy and varied role in a Firm that offers real work/life balance and truly values you as an individual? 

For over 60 years, Trilby Misso Lawyers have been highly regarded compensation law experts. With a commitment to providing the highest level of client service coupled with expert legal skills, we are people who genuinely care about our clients well being and future prospects. We specialise in Motor Vehicle Accident, Workplace Accident, Away from Home injury, Institutional Abuse and TPD claims with over 8 locations throughout South East Queensland. 

About the Role

Trilby Misso Lawyers has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our growing Springfield office, based at the Orion Shopping Centre, working with an Associate and Secretary on a variety of personal injury matters, including Motor Vehicle and Workcover files.

We are interested in hearing from you if you:

• have personal injury or related paralegal experience

• are highly organised, proactive and can meet deadlines

• have a commitment to collaborative legal practice

• have a high level of verbal, written and research skills

• have an advanced Microsoft Office skill set and knowledge of Practice Management/CRM systems

• have a demonstrated ability to communicate patiently and emphatically with a range of people including vulnerable clients

• have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a desire to do whatever it takes to help the team be successful

• are passionate about helping clients and pride yourself on delivering high quality work every time

You will be responsible for:

• Liaising with clients and counsel (including undertaking regular client updates)

• Evidence gathering

• Taking witness statements

• Drafting Notice of Claim Forms

• Drafting a variety of documentation including Statutory Declarations, Employer Statements, Supporting Statements, letters and other correspondence

• Responding to Requests

• Reviewing and summarising various records

• Dealing with non-compliance issues and liability responses

• Organising Conferences and Mediations together with preparing the necessary documentation

To be successful in this role, you must have paralegal experience ideally within the legal industry (Personal Injury Law preferred). With a very strong eye for detail and accuracy with systems, you will confidently support the Lawyer with their matters. You will have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and be motivated to achieve successful outcomes. You must be passionate about helping clients and pride yourself on delivering high quality work every time. 

As a client focussed firm, our team culture is built around respect, trust, flexibility and loving what we do. This is done through:

• Realistic, yet challenging work targets

• No daily time recording targets

• True work/life balance

• Work from home arrangements for all staff

• Flexible working hours to suit your personal needs

• On and off the job training and mentoring

• Career progression opportunities as we grow

• Regular in office events

• Mid year and end of year functions

• Positive, friendly and supportive team

Our team is growing due to our excellent reputation. If you would like to be a part of this growth, please apply now with your resume and cover letter.