At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own practice in medical negligence, producing high-quality work for clients.
- Company: Join Maurice Blackburn, a respected law firm with over 100 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, comprehensive mental health support, and generous parental leave.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values courage, compassion, and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: 5-7+ years in personal injury litigation with a focus on medical negligence.
The predicted salary is between 88740 - 108460 $ per year.
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate / Senior Associate to join our Medical Negligence team in our Melbourne CBD office on a full-time, permanent basis. You will have the opportunity to manage your own practice, producing high quality work for our clients whilst maintaining a practical and commercial focus. In this role you will be constantly challenged and expanding your skill set. You will meet with potential clients and use your technical knowledge and expertise to strive for fair outcomes.
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.
The experience we are looking for:
- 5-7+ years post admission experience
- Experience working within a personal injuries’ litigation environment with a background in medical negligence matters
- Ability to supervise and train others, including paralegals and junior lawyers
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with experience providing high level client service
- Willingness to assist other team members, especially junior solicitors
- 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
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
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.
Associate/Senior Associate (Medical Negligence) in Melbourne employer: Maurice Blackburn
Maurice Blackburn is an exceptional employer that champions access to justice while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer ongoing coaching, comprehensive mental health support, and a hybrid working model, ensuring our team can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of Australians, backed by a culture of courage, compassion, and collaboration.
