Address
SalaryWe 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.
How will you contribute to ensuring access to justice for all?
We are looking for a Receptionist / Trainee Legal Assistant to join our Personal Injuries team based in our Darwin office on a permanent basis. We are open to discussing part-time / flexible work arrangements. This role is a great way to join a fantastic team and grow your career within Maurice Blackburn and may suit a law student or someone looking for an opportunity to enter the legal industry.
You will be a vital part to the team by providing quality reception and administrative assistance to our team. You will build upon your client service skills by providing support to our clients when they need it most.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to answering and managing incoming calls, diary management, being in frequent contact with clients (both internal and external), file management, preparation of correspondence, court documents and briefs of evidence, and providing day-to-day administrative support.
The experience we are looking for
- Experience in a law firm or in a professional services firm is desirable, but not essential;
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal) with a diverse range of clients including non-English backgrounds;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Excellent organisational and time management skills;
- Ability to work in a high paced environment with competing demands
- Ability to work in a team; and
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
- 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 a $299 reimbursement
- A hybrid flex working model
- Salary Continuance & Life Insurance
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
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.
Our Circle Back Initiative partnership means we're committed to responding to every applicant.
Advertised: 31 Jan 2024 AUS Central Standard Time
Applications close:
