Regional Practice Manager

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 RoleWe are looking for a Practice Manager to join our Road and Work team across our regional Victorian locations, based out of Traralgon on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and demonstrating Maurice Blackburn's values of courage, compassion, collaboration, fairness and tenacity in our daily work to assist in going Fearlessly Forward to achieve our purpose - we exist to extend access to justice, so the law can serve everyone.You will be responsible for the practice management including people management, resourceplanning, client intake, financial management and budgeting. An essential part of this role is to ensure exceptional service is provided to clients and stakeholders at all times.The experience we are looking for:

• Demonstrated business development experience in a legal environment
• Advanced leadership and management
• Ability to think strategically and forward plan
• Outstanding client service attributes that include a professional image, client service focus, active listening and sound negotiation skills
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and analytical capabilities with the ability to use judgement about escalation of issues and information
• Able to build rapport with people with varying levels of seniority
• Proficiency in Mattersphere and 3E is required
• Holds a valid relevant Practicing Certificate

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: 05 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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