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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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant to join our Work Injuries team on a part-time permanent basis in our Traralgon office. Some office visits are required but we are open to remote work.
Working in a small, close-knit team , you will play a key role in providing high-quality administrative and legal support while delivering exceptional service to our clients. In this dynamic role, your responsibilities will include managing incoming calls and client enquiries, handling diary management and appointment scheduling, liaising with internal and external clients, overseeing file management and document preparation, and providing general administrative support to the legal team.
We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and eager to develop their skills. Strong client service and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.
The experience we are looking for
- Experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a plaintiff law firm or assistant in a professional services firm is desirable
- 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.
Our Circle Back Initiative partnership means we’re committed to responding to every applicant.