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Administrative Assistant (Insurance) – Fixed Term Contract

Sydney CBD, New South Wales 2000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Prior administrative experience, with knowledge of Insurance and/or Defendant.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, including accurate data entry.
  • Ability to sort/structure/bookmark claim documents and file them in Worksite/iManage.

Role Type

Contract • Full-time • Entry Level

Description

  • Market-leading Sydney-based law firm
  • A friendly and supportive culture
  • Free fitness classes, wellness program & regular social events

About the role

Join a high-performing Insurance team within a leading Sydney law firm. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in legal support within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. 

This is a 6 month fixed term role and would suit someone who enjoys structured, detail-focused work and is available to work 5 days per week

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. Reporting to the Legal Support Manager, you will provide administrative support to the Insurance team, ensuring efficient file management and smooth day-to-day operations.

You will support a high performing, yet down-to-earth team who are known to work hard but have fun along the way. The position will suit someone who is highly organised and efficient, with a track record of working well in fast paced environments. The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a close-knit team and be 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.

Key responsibilities

Your daily tasks may include:

  • Providing high-quality, professional administrative support
  • Sorting, structuring, and bookmarking claim documents and filing them into the correct folders in the document management system (Worksite/iManage)
  • Assisting with monthly billing and general admin tasks
  • Tracking payment remittances and managing electronic files
  • Collating legal documents (e.g. briefs to counsel, instructions, applications
  • Monitoring and processing work through the Legal Panel Gateway

About you

Our ideal candidate will possess:

  • Prior administrative experience, with knowledge of Insurance and/or Defendant Workers Compensation law highly regarded
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail (e.g. accurate data entry)
  • Proficiency in utilising Microsoft products like Outlook and Adobe, with the ability to quickly grasp new applications.
  • Strong ability to navigate efficiently between multiple applications
  • Strong team collaboration skills
  • A positive and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop new skills
  • Self-motivated with a strong ability to complete assigned tasks

About Bartier Perry

Recognised as a 2024 Employer of Choice, Bartier Perry is a firm where our culture shapes everything we do. We pride ourselves on being approachable and high-performing while actively promoting a healthy work-life balance. We engage respectfully with one another, our clients, and the wider community.

We share a united commitment to excellence, and our supportive, inclusive culture empowers everyone to reach their full potential and thrive in their careers and beyond.

As a progressive law firm, we are dedicated to nurturing your unique talents and providing opportunities at every stage of your career. Our professional training and development programs are designed to support growth, high performance, and career progression.

We have a clear strategy and purpose that guides us.

From accessible partners who actively mentor and provide guidance to secondment opportunities with industry-leading clients, we create pathways for our people to flourish professionally and personally.

Culture & Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Regular social and team-building activities
  • In-house learning and development opportunities
  • Reward and recognition programs
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives
  • Learn more about working at Bartier Perry.

How to Apply:

Please upload your CV. All applications will be treated with the highest confidentiality.

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

We are currently inviting direct applications only and will not be engaging recruitment agencies for this role.

Bartier Perry is committed to being an inclusive, flexible, and welcoming workplace where diversity is valued and respected. We celebrate differences, including age, gender identity and expression, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, religion, family and caring responsibilities, and more. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are dedicated to creating a culturally safe and supportive environment.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact our People & Culture team. We encourage you to inform us at the time of application—we welcome hearing from you.

 

Company Overview

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.