Paralegal (Medical Negligence)

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching & dev

Year-end leave

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave 22w

Discounts platform

Hybrid work

Salary insurance

Leave loading 17.5%

Job summary

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers in Sydney is seeking a Paralegal to join our Medical Negligence team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, full-time or part-time. You’ll support lawyers with file management, drafting documents, and liaising with clients and experts in a high-stakes practice.

This role offers exposure to complex litigation, mentorship, and a hybrid flex working model with opportunities for career development within a leading Australian law firm.

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience, ideally within litigation or personal injury.
• Genuine interest in medical negligence and complex litigation.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively in a high-performing team.
• Compassionate, client-focused approach with empathy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong digital literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to lawyers in a busy medical negligence practice.
• Draft legal correspondence and court documents.
• Liaise with clients, medical providers, experts and other stakeholders.
• Assist with file management from inception through to resolution.
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefs and supporting documentation.
• Review and organise medical records and evidentiary material.
• Support the team with court and coronial inquest preparation as required.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Medical negligence interest

Organisational skills

Written communication

Prioritisation & teamwork

Empathy & client focus

Microsoft Office

Digital literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 mostrespected law firms.Maurice Blackburn, experience you can count on.

About the role

We are looking for a Paralegal to join our Medical Negligence team based in our Sydney office on either a full-time or part-time basis, for a 12-month fixed term contract.

Our Medical Negligence team are leaders in the field, with a focus on high profile, catastrophic, complex and sensitive matters. Many of the team have been recognised externally for their expertise in this area, providing excellent opportunities for training and mentorship. The team has successfully represented hundreds of patients and their families, securing favourable outcomes across all areas of medical negligence, including coronial Inquests.

What you will be responsible for:

• Providing legal and administrative support to lawyers across a busy medical negligence practice
• Drafting legal correspondence and court documents
• Liaising with clients, medical providers, experts and other stakeholders
• Assisting with file management from inception through to resolution
• Conducting legal research and preparing briefs and supporting documentation
• Reviewing and organising medical records and other evidentiary material
• Supporting the team with court and coronial inquest preparation where required

These responsibilities align with the broader Paralegal position description, including supporting lawyers with file management, drafting documentation, maintaining client relationships and assisting with litigation processes.

The experience we are looking for:

• Previous Paralegal experience, ideally within litigation or personal injury
• A genuine interest in medical negligence and complex litigation
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively within a high-performing team
• A compassionate, client-focused approach and the ability to communicate with empathy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong digital literacy

The successful candidate will be eager to learn, build their technical skills and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.

• 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?

Additional Information

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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