Description:
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 high profile Employment & Industrial practice is recognised as a market leader and has represented trade unions and individuals in landmark cases. We now have an exciting opportunity in Melbourne CBD office to join our team as a Legal Assistant on either a part time or full time, permanent basis.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a willingness to grow and develop in a fast-paced role, leveraging their strong client service skills to provide exceptional support. If you are a motivated and driven professional looking for a supportive workplace where you can thrive, consider advancing your career with Maurice Blackburn Lawyers.
As a Legal Assistant in our Employment & Industrial team, you will:
- Provide accurate updates and information to clients in a timely manner, ensuring expectations are managed effectively.
- Oversee the administration of client files from opening to closure, maintaining a high standard of organisation.
- Draft and produce client correspondence with professionalism and attention to detail.
- Handle and action all incoming post promptly and efficiently.
- Prepare and process client invoices with accuracy and adherence to guidelines.
- Perform a range of general administrative tasks as required to support the team.
Key Selection Criteria
To excel in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
- The ability to multi-task, prioritise effectively, and perform under pressure.
- A proactive and enthusiastic approach, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Confidence and resilience in fast-paced environments, with the tenacity to meet deadlines.
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering work of the highest standard.
- Excellent and tactful communication skills, including verbal, written, and interpersonal abilities.
- Proven capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Sound judgement in escalating issues or information to a supervisor when necessary.
- Proficiency in 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.
Our Circle Back Initiative partnership means we’re committed to responding to every applicant.
Please note that all successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace