Company Description
We welcome fearless thinkers.
For over 100 years, Maurice Blackburn has stood up for those who need us most. With courage and compassion, we extend access to justice to countless Australians. We look beyond the immediate challenge to support people in moments that matter across their lives, and continually push for better solutions for our clients. We invest in and empower our people to stand up for what we believe in and go fearlessly forward together.
We work on real cases, achieving important and positive results in real people’s lives, which is why we are one of Australia’s most respected law firms. Maurice Blackburn, experience you can count on.
About the role and team
Our personal injuries team are dedicated to protecting the rights and entitlements of our clients. We now have an exciting opportunity to join our Personal Injuries team as a Legal Assistant on a full-time permanent basis. This role can be based out of our North Lakes or Chermside offices.
Your responsibilities will include answering and managing incoming calls, file and document management, preparation of correspondence, court documents and briefs of evidence, and providing comprehensive day‑to‑day administrative support to the legal team. You will also work closely with other Legal Assistants within the team, contributing to a collaborative working environment and assisting with the training and mentoring of team members as required.
The experience we are looking for
If you are an experienced Legal Assistant looking for a new opportunity, we want to hear from you! Our firm is seeking someone with experience in either plaintiff or defendant law, within a Personal Injuries practice group.
The successful candidate will be someone who is willing to grow and develop their skills in a fast‑paced and rewarding role. You will use your strong client service skills to support our clients, often being their first point of contact, and will be in frequent communication with them throughout their matter.
If you are passionate about helping people when they are going through a difficult time, enjoy working as part of a supportive team, and take pride in delivering high‑quality work, then this is the role for you.
Team MB Benefits:
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Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities
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End of Year leave, 1 day first year, 4 days after 2 years
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Comprehensive mental health framework, including wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year) and $299 reimbursement
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22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy
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Rewards and recognition platform with fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts
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A hybrid flex working model
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Salary Continuance & Life Insurance
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17.5% Annual Leave Loading
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Our shared values represent what we stand for and guide how we act, with Courage; Compassion; Collaboration; Fairness and Tenacity.
We love that you have a life outside of work and we’re happy to support yours. We provide you a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, backed by inclusive leaders and progressive people policies, where you can be your authentic self and thrive. Here we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, enriched by differences in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age and family arrangements. Applications from First Nations People are encouraged.
Are you ready to join us on a journey to extend access to justice to more Australians, in an organisation and role in which every action you take makes a difference? Apply now.
Additional Information
Our Circle Back Initiative partnership means we’re committed to responding to every applicant.
Please note that all successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace
