Lawyer/Associate (Asbestos & Dust Diseases) in Melbourne

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.

Our Asbestos, Silica and Occupational Disease Team have accumulated more than 20 years of experience in Dust Diseases litigation and pride themselves on ensuring that their clients not only receive the best compensation result but provide exceptional services during our client’s compensation journey. An outstanding opportunity now exists for a Lawyer or Associate to join us in our Melbourne CBD office on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will be constantly challenged by using your technical knowledge and experience in personal injuries litigation to strive for fair outcomes for our clients. Your excellent interpersonal communication skills, and ‘can-do’ attitude will see you manage conflicting business needs and deadlines with confidence in your ability to prioritise accordingly. With your strong client focus and passion for helping people, you will foster and manage relationships with referrers and other external parties while also looking to grow our incredible practice.

The Experience We Are Looking For:

• At least 2+ years post admission experience within Personal Injury Law (Dust/Asbestos Litigation, WorkCover or Common Law)
• Keen interest to specialise in this area of law
• Experience in business development preferable
• Strong legal, commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong client and relationship building skills
• Strong client service focus and a passion for helping people
• Excellent organisation skills and an ability to multi-task
• Determination, resilience and commitment especially in regard to achieving results for your clients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to the wider team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Additional Information:

• 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

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. 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.