Paralegal or Personal Assistant Gells Lawyers location Sydney, CBD, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs. File and e-mail management, drafting and amending documents and pleadings, liaising with the court, clients, witnesses, solicitors, barristers, third parties and insurance companies, drafting correspondence, preparing briefs, locating and calculating quantum documents, time recording, manage and delegate tasks to junior, ad hoc secretarial duties, pa duties as required, anything else that may arise. Prerequisites minimum of 1 year’s experience in a para-legal role working within commercial litigation and preferably in insurance law in private practice, a minimum of 2 years’ legal secretarial/administration experience working within commercial litigation and preferably in insurance law in private practice, advanced office knowledge – word, excel and outlook, proficiency using open practice, leap, action step and ebilling, extensive understanding of billing necessary – although actual billing will be done for you, proven ability to manage strict deadlines, able to manage time and people efficiently, attention to detail and high level of typing accuracy, self-driver who takes the initiative, able to manage files, workflow and work autonomously, a personable and friendly attitude, a diligent work ethic, confidence to liaise with professionals at all levels, the role represents an excellent opportunity for someone who has a passion for commercial litigation, training is provided and salary is negotiable.