Legal Assistant (Personal Injuries)

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flex working model

20 days annual leave

Parental leave 22 weeks

Wellbeing leave and mental health care

Salary Continuance & Life Insurance

Discounts and rewards platform

Job summary

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers in Maroochydore is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Personal Injuries team on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will handle calls, diary and file management, prepare correspondence, court documents and briefs of evidence, and provide day-to-day administrative support.

We welcome law students or experienced Legal Assistants with experience in plaintiff or defendant law, a focus on personal injuries, excellent communication, attention to detail,

Qualifications

• Law student or experienced Legal Assistant
• Experience in plaintiff or defendant law, preferably Personal Injuries
• Excellent communication, attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

• Answering and managing incoming calls
• Diary management
• File management
• Preparation of correspondence, court documents and briefs of evidence
• Day-to-day administrative support

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office

Education

Law student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Company 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.

The opportunity

Our personal injuries team are dedicated to protecting the rights and entitlements of our clients. We now have an exciting opportunity to join our Maroochydore Personal Injuries team as a Legal Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be someone who is willing to grow and develop their skills in a busy role. You will use your strong client service skills to support our clients and be in frequent contact with them. Your responsibilities will include answering and managing incoming calls, diary management, file management, preparation of correspondence, court documents and briefs of evidence, and providing day-to-day administrative support.

If you are passionate about helping people when they are going through a hard time, then this is the role for you.

What we are looking for

If you are a law student or an experienced Legal Assistant looking for a new opportunity, we want to hear from you! Our firm is seeking someone with experience in either plaintiff or defendant law, preferably within a Personal Injuries practice group.

We value excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of clients. Our team works in a fast-paced environment with competing demands, so strong organisational and time management skills are a must. If you're a team player with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, we would love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Team MB Benefits:

• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities
• 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
• 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy
• Rewards and recognition platform with fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts
• 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?

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