Description:
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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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Legal Assistant to join our Abuse Law team on a full-time, permanent basis. In this role, you will manage our South Australia and Northern Territory file load, making it an excellent opportunity for a skilled Legal Assistant seeking their next challenge.
Maurice Blackburn has a long history of practising in Abuse Law, and of advocating on the part of survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This is a unique opportunity to establish credentials and expertise in a developing area of law. If you're a driven and motivated individual, looking for a fast paced and supportive work environment, consider advancing your career at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers!
Key Responsibilities:
- Answer all incoming client enquiries and assist or transfer calls where appropriate
- Provide accurate updates and information to clients within a timely manner and manage expectations
- Manage the administration of all client files from open to close
- Produce client correspondence
- Liaise with Courts, barristers, defendant solicitors and doctors
- Arrange and manage diaries, appointments and meetings
- Action all incoming mail
- Prepare bills for clients
- Any other generalist administrative tasks as requested
Key Selection Criteria:
- Experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a similar role, ideally within a Personal Injuries environment
- Compassionate, resilient and maturity to handle the nature of the work
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work under pressure
- The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
- Enthusiasm and initiative
- Confidence in fast paced environments with tenacity to meet deadlines
- High attention to detail
- Excellent and tactful communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
- Proven ability to build strong relationships
- Able to use judgement about escalation of issues / information to Supervisor
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
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
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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 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.
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