Why work with Zaparas Lawyers?
Over the last 40 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 full-time Legal Assistant to join the WorkCover team at our Cranbourne office.
The Opportunity
You will provide crucial administrative support by carrying out a range of secretarial tasks which 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:
- Developing an understanding of the litigation procedures in the respective department.
- Opening new files, preparing letters and correspondence, drafting medical-legal letters of instruction, compiling briefs and court documents
- Compiling briefs and court documents.
- File management - proactively liaising with the supervising solicitor and relevant parties to advance files.
- General administration and filing.
- Monitoring critical dates to ensure deadlines are met.
- Maintain calendars and diary appointments.
- Responding to general client and stakeholder inquiries 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.
- Minimum 1-year of previous experience in the legal industry is desirable.
- Experience working in Personal Injury preferred.
Culture
Zaparas is well known for our welcoming, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture founded on our firm values which are respect for others and self, honesty, integrity, and legal excellence. You will be working in a close-knit team with supportive and friendly supervisors. You will engage in meaningful work to bring positive change for our clients and exceed their expectations in delivering excellent legal client service.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements - one day working from home per week.
- Career progression and learning and development opportunities.
- Extensive health and well-being program including mental health awareness and mindfulness training, Employee Assistance Program, yearly flu shots, and skin checks.
- Additional annual leave during the end of year shut down period.
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.
The Position
As an experienced WorkCover lawyer, you will be working within a team and 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, telephone, and video conferencing. 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.
The Opportunity
A great opportunity has arisen for a full-time WorkCover Lawyer to join our WorkCover team at our Epping office.
The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice and services to our clients within specialist legal practice areas. The role involves legal research, precedent, gathering evidence, and preparing pleadings in court. The role has significant interaction with clients requiring positive client relationships, explaining the legal process as well as instructing other legal practitioners and administrative personnel as required. It includes taking instructions directly from clients, providing advice, and appearing and instructing in Court.
The Successful Applicant
- Perform file work, draft legal/court documents, prepare and compile briefs and court judgements.
- Prepare matters for Conciliation, Medical Panel, and Court.
- Appear and advocate for clients at directions hearings, conciliations, pre-issue conferences, VCAT conferences and the like.
- Attend client meetings, court or barrister conferences.
- Take instructions from clients, provide legal assistance/advice to clients via face-to-face or telephone including information on statutory benefits and serious injury applications.
- Carry out a variety of legal tasks associated with the practice area/s and oversee delegated work of assigned Administrative Staff.
Culture
Zaparas is well known for our welcoming, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture founded on our firm values which are respect for others and self, honesty, integrity, and legal excellence. You will be working in a close-knit team with supportive and friendly supervisors. You will engage in meaningful work to bring positive change for our clients and exceed their expectations in delivering excellent legal service.
Benefits
- KPI Bonus scheme - earn up to 20% of your annual salary.
- Flexible work arrangements - one day working from home per week.
- Career progression and learning and development opportunities.
- Extensive health and well-being program including mental health awareness and mindfulness training, Employee Assistance Program, yearly flu shots, and skin checks.
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. Our firm has a genuine commitment and care for our people, our clients, and our community.
The Opportunity
We are looking for multiple full-time Legal Assistants to join our WorkCover team at our Epping office.
You will provide crucial administrative support by carrying out a range of secretarial tasks which 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:
- Developing an understanding of the litigation procedures in the respective department.
- Opening new files, preparing letters and correspondence, drafting medical-legal letters of instruction, compiling briefs and court documents
- Compiling briefs and court documents.
- File management - proactively liaising with the supervising solicitor and relevant parties to advance files.
- General administration and filing.
- Monitoring critical dates to ensure deadlines are met.
- Maintain calendars and diary appointments.
- Responding to 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.
- Minimum 3 years previous experience in a recognised personal injury firm is desirable.
- Experience working WorkCover preferred.
Culture
Zaparas is well known for our welcoming, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture founded on our firm values which are respect for others and self, honesty, integrity, and legal excellence. You will be working in a close-knit team with supportive and friendly supervisors. You will engage in meaningful work to bring positive change for our clients and exceed their expectations in delivering excellent legal client service.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements - one day working from home per week.
- Career progression and learning and development opportunities.
- Extensive health and wellbeing program including mental health awareness and mindfulness training, Employee Assistance Program, yearly flu shots, and skin checks.
- Additional annual leave during the end of year shut down period.
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. An opportunity has arisen for a part-time Billing Clerk to join our growing firm.
The Opportunity
You will be responsible for carrying out a range of billing and administration tasks associated with the WorkCover litigation process.
This includes but is not limited to:
- Ensure invoicing and billing is completed & actioned in a timely manner
- Drafting letters to the defendant’s solicitor and the client regarding settlement and costing.
- Developing an understanding of the litigation and settlement procedures.
- Having a clear understanding of the relevant Legal Costs Orders.
- Maintaining records in both paper and electronic format ensuring content is up-to-date.
- Liaising with barrister clerks and various medical practitioners.
- Advising legal assistants/clients when settlement cheque is ready.
- Liaising and negotiating reductions with Worksafe.
- Preparing debtor lists and other necessary reports relating to outstanding amounts.
The Successful Applicant
We are looking for someone with strong administration skills preferably with a legal background.
- Ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines and deliver to strict and tight guidelines.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Experience in file record-keeping (paper and electronic).
- Great attention to detail and accuracy in your work. (e.g. data entry skills with minimal errors).
- Be pro-active, responsive & action orientated.
- Effective interpretation of numerical data to identify discrepancies and raise these with the finance manager promptly.
- Honest, trustworthy and reliable and is able to handle highly sensitive financial information confidentially and appropriately.
- Preferably 2+ years experience in a billing role within the legal industry.
Culture
Zaparas is well known for our welcoming, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture founded on our firm values which are respect for others and self, honesty, integrity, and legal excellence.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements - one day working from home per week.
- Career progression and learning and development opportunities.
- Extensive health and well-being program including mental health awareness and mindfulness training, Employee Assistance Program, yearly flu shots, and skin checks.
- Additional annual leave during the end of year shut down period.
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.
The Position
As an experienced WorkCover lawyer, you will be working within a team and 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, telephone and video conferencing. 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.
The opportunity
A great opportunity has arisen for a full time WorkCover Lawyer to join our WorkCover team at our Sunshine office.
The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice and services to our clients within specialist legal practice areas. The role involves legal research, precedent, gathering evidence and preparing pleadings in court. The role has significant interaction with clients requiring positive client relationships, explaining the legal process as well as instructing other legal practitioners and administrative personnel as required. It includes taking instructions directly from clients, providing advice and appearing and instructing in Court.
The Successful Applicant
- Perform file work, draft legal/court documents, prepare and compile briefs and court judgements.
- Prepare matters for Conciliation, Medical Panel and Court.
- Appear and advocate for clients at directions hearings, conciliations, pre-issue conferences, VCAT conferences and the like.
- Attend client meetings, court or barrister conferences.
- Take instructions from clients, provide legal assistance/advice to clients via face-to-face or telephone including information on statutory benefits and serious injury applications.
- Carry out a variety of legal tasks associated with the practice area/s and oversee delegated work of assigned Administrative Staff.
Culture
Zaparas is well known for our welcoming, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture founded on our firm values which are respect for others and self, honesty, integrity, and legal excellence. You will be working in a close-knit team with supportive and friendly supervisors. You will engage in meaningful work to bring positive change for our clients and exceed their expectations in delivering excellent legal service.
Benefits
- KPI Bonus scheme - earn up to 20% of your annual salary.
- Flexible work arrangements - one day working from home per week.
- Career progression and learning and development opportunities.
- Extensive health and well-being program including mental health awareness and mindfulness training, Employee Assistance Program, yearly flu shots and skin checks.
- Additional annual leave during the end of year shut down period.