legal assistant- public liability

For Decades, our partner has been shaping a better experience for their clients and their people. As an award-winning national law firm, they have built a culture driven by a collaborative spirit and a strict commitment to excellence, inclusion, and innovation. They focus on creating a workplace that empowers you to grow your career while being your authentic self. What sets this firm apart is not just the high-profile work they do, but the environment they have built. They actively foster an approachable, down-to-earth, and non-competitive culture with a true open-door policy. As a Legal Assistant here, you are not just a number; you are a valued, integral part of a team where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

The Role
Joining a highly collaborative, close-knit Insurance & Health practice, you will take ownership of managing the administrative support workflows for a dedicated group specializing in public liability and general insurance matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Management: Oversee and coordinate daily administrative workflows, acting as the key driver to ensure the legal team operates at peak efficiency.

• Documentation & Correspondence: Prepare, format, edit, and finalize critical legal documents, court pleadings, and tailored advice for complex insurance matters.

• File Management: Take charge of end-to-end file structures, ensuring seamless organization from file opening through to digital archiving.

• Diary & Schedule Management: Meticulously track critical court dates, manage busy calendars, and organize key meetings with clients, counsel, and insurers.

• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as a professional, welcoming, and reliable point of contact for internal team members and external stakeholders.

What You Need to Succeed We are looking for a reliable professional with a specialized legal support background and a history of building strong team relationships:

• Industry Experience: Proven experience working as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within the insurance sector.

• Practice Focus: Solid exposure to public liability matters is highly regarded.

• Defence Focus: Experience working on the defendant side of insurance law is preferred, though highly experienced applicants with a plaintiff background are encouraged to apply.

• Demonstrated Stability: A proven track record of long tenure in previous positions, reflecting your reliability, commitment, and loyalty.

• Team Synergy: Outstanding communication skills and a genuine desire to contribute positively to a warm, non-competitive team culture.

What’s on Offer (Benefits)

This firm has been acknowledged as an ‘Employer of Choice’ for many years, offering a relaxed office environment.

Progressive benefits include:

• Work-Life Flex: A 9.5-day fortnight, hybrid working from home options, purchase of leave options, volunteer leave, and a public holiday swap policy.

• Financial Rewards: An annual performance bonus scheme designed to recognize and reward strong performance.

• Health & Wellbeing: Access to a comprehensive wellbeing program supporting mental, physical, and financial health, including a yearly health allowance and a dedicated health leave day.

• Family Support: A shared care parental leave policy offering 26 weeks of paid leave with no primary/secondary carer distinction.

How to Apply If you want to realize your ambitions in a workplace where individuality is celebrated and collaboration drives success, click "APPLY NOW" to submit your resume for immediate consideration.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.