At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Social Justice Practice to work on impactful legal cases and support vulnerable clients.
- Company: Maurice Blackburn, a respected law firm dedicated to social justice for over 100 years.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, mental health support, generous leave, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive culture encouraging diverse applicants, with a commitment to responding to every application.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Passion for social justice, strong communication skills, and legal research experience.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
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.
About the role
A fantastic opportunity for a Lawyer within the practice has arisen in our Melbourne CBD office on a full-time, permanent basis. Our Social Justice Practice takes on high profile and meaningful cases that deal with complex issues we are passionate about and seek to ensure that our legal work has an impact beyond the case. Every year we dedicate hundreds of hours working on pro bono legal issues, getting involved in community events and getting outcomes to matters that we might not have come across before. This is interesting and meaningful work where you can have a huge impact.
The experience we are looking for
With a passion for social justice, your knowledge, and exceptional interpersonal skills, coupled with your strong team focus and technical skills, will ensure your success in this role. This will be a busy and exciting opportunity for a high performing individual seeking to start their career as a lawyer in our Social Justice Practice. The successful candidate will possess excellent legal research and legal drafting skills, strong attention to detail, effective communications skills for assisting with the management of clients and a commitment to social justice. Experience and knowledge of litigation processes would be an advantage.
This position will involve the following:
- Assisting with the preparation of affidavits and other evidence, including witness interviews and briefing experts
- Liaising with counsel
- Day to day conduct of matters, including preparing matters for mediation and hearing
- Conducting legal research and assessing new matters
- Communicating and working closely with vulnerable clients
- Working collaboratively with your Team, assisting where necessary to achieve team goals
Skills and Attributes:
- Display empathy and compassion for our clients
- Ability to think creatively to find legal and advocacy solutions for our clients
- Experience in working with a team to prepare matters for mediation and hearing
- Capability to draft court documents, letters of advice and conduct complex legal research in novel and unfamiliar areas of law
- Exceptional written and verbal communication with lawyers, counsel and a diverse client group
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
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… just to name a few.
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.
Lawyer (Social Justice) in Melbourne employer: Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
At Maurice Blackburn, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions fearless thinkers and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, our team enjoys a supportive work environment with comprehensive mental health initiatives, generous parental leave, and ongoing career development opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the legal field while benefiting from a hybrid working model and a rewards platform that values your contributions.
