AddressJob no: 501452
Work type: full-time permanent
Location: Victoria
Categories: Legal Support
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 our team
Our lawyers are experienced in the different areas of workplace injury. Our clients may have suffered a work-related physical injury, or their psychological wellbeing has been affected by their work, and we advise on whether our clients may be able to claim workers' compensation.
We are a purpose-driven team of dedicated professionals working collaboratively to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. As a Paralegal with us, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our Lawyers and legal support team members. From case inception to completion, your exceptional administrative skills will be required to be successful in this role.
Perhaps you're currently a Paralegal seeking broader experience, or an experienced legal assistant wanting to take that next step, or a law student excitedly looking to gain experience? We are open to both Full Time and Part Time applicants.
This is a role where you will be surrounded by and mentored by experienced legal professionals that will in turn develop and expand on your litigation skills, come, and learn from the best of the best.
What we are looking for:
- Prior experience in legal research and document preparation.
- With your commitment to continuous learning, you take the time to develop a solid understanding of relevant legislation specific to your practice group or team.
- Through your well written skills you deliver high quality documentation.
- The ability to manage competing demands effectively.
- You're resourceful and navigate outcomes efficiently.
- With your client focussed approach, your clients' expectations are managed, and they are well informed.
- Ability to show compassion and empathy for vulnerable clients.
- You're alert to issues of confidentiality and conflicts of interest.
- You seek guidance when needed.
- You're detail oriented and take pride in delivering high quality work.
- You build and maintain productive working relationships.
- You're a problem solver.
- You're passionate about what you do, and MB's values shine through your work and interactions.
Team MB Benefits:
- End of Year leave, 1 day first year, 4 days after 2 years
- Wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year) and $299 reimbursement
- Salary Continuance & Life Insurance
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
... just to name a few. *T's & C's apply.
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.
Our Circle Back Initiative partnership means we're committed to responding to every application.
Advertised: 24 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 24 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
