Paralegal

• Our commitment & mission is to advocate for clients to make a positive difference in their lives
• Thrive in a purpose-driven firm, committed to supporting and empowering its people to move as one to make a positive difference in client’s lives
• We Reward & recognise the impact you make on our shared purpose, values and behaviours.

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 Class Actions practice area is the largest in Australia and we are leaders in the field. That makes us proud. We have recovered more than $3 billion for groups, individuals, shareholders and businesses that have suffered loss due to illegal behaviour by large corporations. That gives us purpose.

An opportunity has arisen for a Full-time Paralegal to join our Melbourne Class Actions team on a 6-month fixed term contract.

Join Australia’s leading class action litigation practice and contribute to a number of high profile and impactful matters. Working with a skilled team you will have access to resources and knowledge to ensure your success.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake legal research;
• Complete discovery tasks;
• Assist in managing communications with clients;
• Draft correspondence and prepare court documents;
• Prepare briefs for counsel;
• Assist lawyers with the conduct of cases.

The experience we are looking for

Your self-motivation and solutions focus combined with your ability to work collaboratively towards achieving team goals will ensure your success in this role.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent prioritisation skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks whilst maintaining quality outcomes;
• Fine-tuned research skills, with a solutions focused and resourceful approach;
• Strong document management skills with a keen eye for detail;
• Experience in a similar position or education in Finance or Commerce will be highly regarded.

Our People Commitment comes with the following benefits:

• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities delivered by our L&D team
• 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy
• End of Year leave, 1 day first year, 3 days after 2 years
• Comprehensive mental health framework, including wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year) and a $299 reimbursement
• A hybrid flex model with ergonomic reimbursements for your home set up
• Salary Continuance & Life Insurance
• 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 offer 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, religion, age and family arrangements. We love that you have a life outside of work and we’re happy to support yours. 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.

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