Legal Assistant — Asbestos & Dust Diseases (Hybrid + Benefits)

Maurice Blackburn; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching & career dev

Parental leave

Wellbeing leave

Gym discount

Hybrid work model

Salary continuance & Life Insurance

Leave loading 17.5%

Job summary

Maurice Blackburn is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Asbestos & Dust Diseases Team in our Sydney CBD office on a full-time, permanent basis. The role supports client service delivery and case administration within a nationally respected firm.

Our team has over 20 years of experience in Dust Diseases litigation, delivering strong compensation outcomes while providing exceptional client service throughout the compensation journey.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant 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).
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

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 and prepare court documents as requested.
• Arrange and manage diaries, appointments and meetings.
• Action all incoming mail.
• Prepare bills for clients.
• Any other generalist administrative tasks as requested.

Skills

Legal experience

Organisation

Multi-tasking

Autonomy

Communication

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maurice Blackburn is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Asbestos & Dust Diseases Team in our Sydney CBD office on a full-time, permanent basis. The role supports client service delivery and case administration within a nationally respected firm.

Our team has over 20 years of experience in Dust Diseases litigation, delivering strong compensation outcomes while providing exceptional client service throughout the compensation journey.