Why work with Zaparas Lawyers?
Over the last 36 years, Zaparas Lawyers have experienced tremendous growth and are now recognised as one of the strongest Plaintiff law firms in Victoria. With the volume of work forever increasing, an exciting career opportunity may be available for you.
At Zaparas, your colleagues would be a dedicated and diverse group of lawyers, trainees, law clerks and support staff. Many speak a second language.
A career at Zaparas Lawyers is unique and offers training, responsibility and autonomy required for your professional development. Through continuous learning and development programs and by giving you the opportunity to work with some of the best lawyers and barristers in the industry, we will work with you to achieve your full potential.
Common to us all is a commitment to social justice and achieving outstanding results for our clients. We are family oriented and promote a healthy work-life balance and regular social activities.
The common values that unite our workforce are:
- Trust our family to care for you
- What's important to you, is important to us
- Respect drives our success
If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please email your CV and covering letter to recruitment@zaparaslaw.com.au.
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About Our Firm
About Our Firm
Founded in 1981, Zaparas Lawyers has a proud tradition of service as a family business supporting clients in compensable injury. Our strong Firm ethos is underscored by believing in a society where all individuals have appropriate redress when they suffer loss. In support of this ethos we do everything in our power to make the legal process as open, uncomplicated and as non-frightening for our clients as possible. By providing the best advice we achieve just compensation for clients and earn a strong reputation in our field. We are looking for a Legal Assistant with 2+ years Wills & Probate experience to join our Superannuation team at the Oakleigh office. This will be a 3 days part-time position.
The Opportunity
You will provide crucial administrative support by carrying out a range of secretarial tasks that will assist the functioning of one or more practice groups. You will be responsible for a range of legal support and administration accountabilities as assigned by your supervisors. These include but are not limited to:
• Opening new files, preparing letters and correspondence, drafting medical-legal letters of instruction, compiling briefs and court documents.
• File management - proactively liaising with the supervising solicitor and relevant parties to advance files.
• General administration and filing.
• Developing and maintaining billing systems.
• Monitoring critical dates to ensure deadlines are met.
• Diary management.
• Handling general client and stakeholder enquiries via telephone and face to face.
The Successful Applicant
The Legal Assistant position at Zaparas will be both challenging and rewarding. We are looking for someone who:
• Is a self-motivated individual who can work efficiently.
• Has excellent communication skills and the ability to deal sensitively and confidently with clients.
• Has great attention to detail and is able to complete tasks to a high standard.
• Is a team player who is willing to share knowledge and help their peers.
• Previous experience in a recognised personal injury firm is desirable.
What's On Offer
You will be working in a close-knit team with supportive and friendly supervisors. You will do meaningful work and is able to positively change our clients' life. We have a great culture that recognises and rewards our employees. You can continue to grow with a growing firm.
How To Apply
If you think this is the job that you have been searching for, please click "Apply" today.
About Our Firm
About Our Firm
Founded in 1981, Zaparas Lawyers has a proud tradition of service as a family business supporting clients in compensable injury. Our strong Firm ethos is underscored by believing in a society where all individuals have appropriate redress when they suffer loss. In support of this ethos we do everything in our power to make the legal process as open, uncomplicated and as non-frightening for our clients as possible. By providing the best advice we achieve just compensation for clients and earn a strong reputation in our field.
We are looking for a full-time Legal Assistant with 2+ years’ experience to join our Public Liability team at the Oakleigh office.
The Opportunity
You will provide crucial administrative support by carrying out a range of secretarial tasks that will assist the functioning of one or more practice groups. You will be responsible for a range of legal support and administration accountabilities as assigned by your supervisors. These include but are not limited to:
• Opening new files, preparing letters and correspondence, drafting medical-legal letters of instruction, compiling briefs and court documents.
• File management - proactively liaising with the supervising solicitor and relevant parties to advance files.
• General administration and filing.
• Developing and maintaining billing systems.
• Monitoring critical dates to ensure deadlines are met.
• Diary management.
• Handling general client and stakeholder enquiries via telephone and face to face.
The Successful Applicant
The Legal Assistant position at Zaparas will be both challenging and rewarding. We are looking for someone who:
• Is a self-motivated individual who can work efficiently.
• Has excellent communication skills and the ability to deal sensitively and confidently with clients.
• Has great attention to detail and is able to complete tasks to a high standard.
• Is a team player who is willing to share knowledge and help their peers.
• Previous experience in a recognised personal injury firm is desirable.
What's On Offer
You will be working in a close-knit team with supportive and friendly supervisors. You will do meaningful work and is able to positively change our clients' life. We have a great culture that recognises and rewards our employees. You can continue to grow with a growing firm.
How To Apply
If you think this is the job that you have been searching for, please click "Apply" today.
About Our Firm
About Our Firm
Founded in 1981, Zaparas Lawyers has a proud tradition of service as a family business supporting clients in compensable injury. Our strong Firm ethos is underscored by believing in a society where all individuals have appropriate redress when they suffer loss. In support of this ethos we do everything in our power to make the legal process as open, uncomplicated and as non-frightening for our clients as possible. By providing the best advice we achieve just compensation for clients and earn a strong reputation in our field.
We have multiple Junior Legal Assistant positions in Oakleigh office. We are looking for committed full-time candidates.
The Opportunity
You will provide crucial administrative support by carrying out a range of secretarial tasks that will assist the functioning of one or more practice groups. You will be responsible for a range of legal support and administration accountabilities as assigned by your supervisors. These include but are not limited to:
• Opening new files, preparing letters and correspondence, drafting medical-legal letters of instruction, compiling briefs and court documents.
• File management - proactively liaising with the supervising solicitor and relevant parties to advance files.
• General administration and filing.
• Developing and maintaining billing systems.
• Monitoring critical dates to ensure deadlines are met.
• Diary management.
• Handling general client and stakeholder enquiries via telephone and face to face.
The Successful Applicant
The Junior Legal Assistant position at Zaparas will be both challenging and rewarding. We are looking for someone who:
• Is a self-motivated individual who can work efficiently.
• Has excellent communication skills and the ability to deal sensitively and confidently with clients.
• Has great attention to detail and is able to complete tasks to a high standard.
• Is a team player who is willing to share knowledge and help their peers.
• Relevant qualification in legal administration is desirable.
What's On Offer
You will be working in a close-knit team with supportive and friendly supervising lawyers. Your work will have a positive impact on the lives of our clients. We have a great culture that recognises and rewards our employees. You can continue to grow with a growing firm.
How To Apply
If you think this is the job that you have been searching for, please respond today by sending your resume to recruitment@zaparaslaw.com.au.
About Our Firm
About Our Firm
Founded in 1981, Zaparas Lawyers are personal injury experts in WorkCover, TAC, Public Liability, Superannuation and Asbestos related claims. We believe in a society where all individuals have appropriate redress when they suffer an injury. Our team of compassionate and diligent lawyers are doing everything possible to maximise fair and just compensation for our clients.
We are looking for a full-time TAC Lawyer to join our Bendigo office.
The Position
As a TAC lawyer, you will be working autonomously in our Bendigo office with support from a Senior Legal Assistant and will be mentored by a senior lawyer. You will work on your own client portfolio with a mix of challenging and complex matters and be responsible for carrying out a variety of legal tasks and providing exceptional client service both face to face and via telephone. As part of the position, you will be required to attend court and conferences on behalf of your clients. This position is suitable for someone who has had hands-on experience in personal injury law and is ready to take their career to the next level.
Key Selection Criteria
• Sound understanding of the law in the relevant area and its application
• High level of effective communication and interaction with staff and clients
• Able to follow instructions given by senior staff in a receptive manner
• Able to work independently as well as in a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and a respectful attitude towards people of all levels and backgrounds
• A genuine alignment to our values and vision
At Zaparas Lawyers, you will be working in a dynamic team of personal injury lawyers. You will be exposed to all aspects of file management and be presented with opportunities to extend yourself personally and professionally. We take a genuine interest in providing the best possible outcomes for our clients and frequently go the ‘extra mile’ to help them achieve the desired outcome.
If you believe that you have what it takes to thrive in this position, we encourage you to apply at recruitment@zaparaslaw.com.au.
About Our Firm
About Our Firm
Founded in 1981, Zaparas Lawyers has a proud tradition of service as a family business supporting clients in compensable injury. Our strong Firm ethos is underscored by believing in a society where all individuals have appropriate redress when they suffer loss. In support of this ethos we do everything in our power to make the legal process as open, uncomplicated and as non-frightening for our clients as possible. By providing the best advice we achieve just compensation for clients and earn a strong reputation in our field.
A great opportunity has arisen for a Scanning/Administrative Clerk to join our Oakleigh office. This role is negotiable to be on full time or part time basis, subject to the suitability of candidate.
Job tasks and responsibilities
• Provide legal team with assistance in scanning materials provided by the solicitors
• Allocate the scanned material onto the correct files in LawMaster
• File the scanned material into the appropriate document classification, both on the hardcopy and softcopy files as well as update the schedules on both files diligently .
• Coordinate, sort and distribute incoming mail
• Carry out a variety of administrative tasks as directed
• Relief reception
The Successful Applicant
• You are a self-motivated individual who can work autonomously
• You have excellent communication skills and the ability to service customers in an efficient and friendly manner
• You have great attention to details and is able to complete tasks to a high standard
• You are proficient in Microsoft office and Law Master would be an advantage however training will be given
How To Apply
If you think this is the job that you have been searching for, please click "Apply" today.