Legal Assistant (Public Liability)

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

Our Public Liability team supports people who have been injured in public places due to the negligence of others, helping them understand their rights and pursue the compensation they may be entitled to.

We're seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Public Liability practice on a permanent full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to support a passionate team of lawyers who advocate for clients through what can often be one of the most challenging times in their lives.

As a Legal Assistant, you will provide high-quality administrative and legal support to one of our Principal Lawyers within the Public Liability team while delivering an exceptional experience for our clients.

You will play a key role in keeping matters progressing smoothly and ensuring clients feel supported and informed throughout their claim.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional and empathetic support to clients and referrers
• Preparing legal correspondence and documents
• Managing electronic and hard-copy files
• Obtaining medical and legal records and reports
• Compiling briefs for medico-legal experts and counsel
• Assisting lawyers with court and hearing preparation
• Diary, workflow and task management
• Opening, maintaining and archiving files
• Supporting the wider team with administrative and project-based tasks
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and is able to work autonomously.

You'll bring:

• Legal administration experience with common law litigation exposure
• Previous Personal Injury Law experience, ideally within Public Liability
• Previous customer service experience (essential)
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative and team-focused approach
• Sound Microsoft Office skills and digital literacy

Most importantly, you'll demonstrate the values that underpin everything we do: courage, compassion, collaboration, fairness and tenacity

Team MB Benefits: 

• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities  
• End of Year leave, 1 day first year, 4 days after 2 years 
• Comprehensive mental health framework, including wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year) and $299 reimbursement 
• 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy 
• Rewards and recognition platform with fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts 
• A hybrid flex working model 
• Salary Continuance & Life Insurance 
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading 

… just to name a few. *T's & C's apply 

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