Trainee Legal Assistant (Personal Injuries)

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching & development

End of Year leave

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave 22 weeks

Discounts platform

Hybrid flex working

Salary continuance

Annual leave loading

Job summary

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers is seeking a motivated Trainee Legal Assistant to join our Mackay office on a part-time basis (3 days per week). You will provide administrative, reception and legal support, while learning in a professional legal environment.

Prior customer service experience is essential, with a focus on clear communication and confidentiality. This entry-level role offers coaching, hybrid flex working where possible, and opportunities for professional development within a respected

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience (essential)
• Strong communication skills and a professional, empathetic manner
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A willingness to learn and take guidance in a legal environment
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and general digital systems
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively in a team
• A strong commitment to confidentiality and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality administrative, reception and legal support to our legal teams.
• Be the first point of contact for clients and visitors.
• With guidance and training, build a foundation for a future career in law or professional services.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Microsoft Office

Prioritisation

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trainee Legal Assistant (Personal Injuries)

• Part-time
• Team: Personal Injuries

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

The role

Are you looking to start your career in the legal sector while making a genuine difference? We’re seeking a motivated and people‑focused Trainee Legal Assistant to join our Mackay office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong customer service experience who is eager to learn, develop new skills and gain hands‑on exposure in a professional legal environment.

The role is a part-time (3 days per week) 12 month fixed term contract.

The opportunity

In this entry‑level role, you’ll provide high‑quality administrative, reception and legal support to our legal teams, while being the first point of contact for clients and visitors. With guidance and training, you’ll build a solid foundation for a future career in law or professional services.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous customer service experience (essential)
• Strong communication skills and a professional, empathetic manner
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A willingness to learn and take guidance in a legal environment
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and general digital systems
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively in a team
• A strong commitment to confidentiality and professionalism

Experience in a legal, corporate reception or administrative role is desirable but not essential.

• 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