Associate And Office Leader

We welcome free 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 roleWe are looking for an energetic, client-focused Office Leader in our Ipswich Office with solid experience in personal injuries law who will be responsible for managing a reduced file load along with supervision responsibilities of a busy team.Key ResponsibilitiesYour responsibilities will include running personal injury files, developing and mentoring lawyers of varying levels of experience, team management of both lawyers and legal support team members, with a key focus on building the practice, helping to oversee the financial performance of the office, and day to day management of office matters.The experience we are looking forYou will ideally will have experience leading a team and be able to meet the following criteria:

• Extensive experience in Workers' Compensation, Public Liability and Compulsory Third-Party claims.
• Demonstrated litigation experience.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Demonstrated capacity in executing business development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience providing high level client service.
• Demonstrated proactive approach to file management.
• Experience working in a high-volume work environment.
• An Accredited Specialisation in Personal Injuries would be advantageous however not essential.

Maurice Blackburn is able to offer coaching and development opportunities to assist with your career progression. Some of these include:

• Handover with the current Office Leader.
• Support, guidance and mentoring from a dedicated Supervising Principal.
• Extensive online training and access to the MB Leadership Library.
• Personalised development plan to help you succeed in your leadership journey.
• Support from the Complex Litigation Team to assist with difficult matters.
• Ongoing support from the People and Culture and Learning and Development Team.
• Engaging, on a regular basis, with other Office Leaders across the practice.

Our People Commitment comes with the following benefits:

• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities
• 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy
• 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
• Discounted gym membership
• A hybrid flex working model
• Salary Continuance & Life Insurance
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

… just to name a few. *T's & C's applyOur 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.Our Circle Back Initiative partnership means we're committed to responding to every applicant.Advertised: 17 May 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
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