Legal Secretary (Personal Injury)
At Longton Compensation Lawyers, we are dedicated to helping Australians secure the compensation they deserve every day. Our focus is entirely on our clients: supporting them through every step of their compensation journey with expertise, empathy, and an innovative approach to legal care. We pride ourselves on delivering strong, efficient outcomes while continuously improving our knowledge and adapting to the evolving legal landscape.
We are looking for a Legal Secretary to join our Sydney CBD team, supporting solicitors in personal injury, workers’ compensation, and TPD claims. This is a long-term opportunity within a stable and growing national firm where you can make a meaningful impact.
Role Overview
You will provide high-level administrative and legal support to our solicitors, ensuring the smooth running of personal injury matters and contributing directly to the success of our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to solicitors across workers’ compensation, CTP claims, and TPD claims.
- Act as the first point of contact for clients, insurers, medical providers, and other stakeholders.
- Draft and prepare correspondence to clients, insurers, treatment providers, hospitals, and the Independent Review Office (IRO).
- Manage client communications regarding appointments, updates, and general enquiries.
- Draft letters of instruction to Independent Medical Examiners (IME).
- Prepare settlement documents, costs schedules, PIC applications, wage schedules, and assist with brief preparation.
- Open, maintain, and close legal files.
- Diarise key dates, appointments, and statutory deadlines.
Key Requirements
- Previous experience as a legal secretary in personal injury / workers’ compensation.
- Strong document drafting and file management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Professional communication skills and a client-focused approach.
Why Join Us?
At Longton, our people are central to our mission. We are a diverse, multi-disciplinary team that collaborates to provide tailored legal solutions. We celebrate multiculturalism and linguistic diversity, giving us a unique ability to connect with clients from all backgrounds. If you’re looking for a role where your skills directly contribute to helping people and where innovation and professional growth are encouraged, this is the place for you.
Apply today and be part of a firm that puts clients first, values expertise, and supports your career growth every step of the way
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and Cover Letter by selecting APPLY, addressed to our Talent Acquisition team. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
