About the Role
Our Public Liability team supports people who have been injured in public places due to the negligence of others, helping them understand their rights and pursue the compensation they may be entitled to. The Legal Assistant will provide high‐quality administrative and legal support to lawyers, ensuring cases progress smoothly and clients feel supported and informed throughout their claim.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional and empathetic support to clients and referrers
- Prepare legal correspondence and documents
- Manage electronic and hard‐copy files
- Obtain medical and legal records and reports
- Compile briefs for medico‐legal experts and counsel
- Assist lawyers with court and hearing preparation
- Diary, workflow and task management
- Open, maintain and archive files
- Support the wider team with administrative and project‐based tasks
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
About You
- Organised, proactive and genuinely enjoys helping others
- Previous customer service experience (essential)
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‐paced environment
- Collaborative and team‐focused approach
- Sound Microsoft Office skills and digital literacy
- Legal administration experience (desirable but not essential)
- Demonstrated commitment to courage, compassion, collaboration, fairness and tenacity
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 superannuation guaranteed and back‐to‐work transition policy
- Rewards and recognition platform with fitness, retail and entertainment discounts
- Hybrid flex working model
- Salary and Continuance & Life Insurance
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
Inclusion
Applications from First Nations People are encouraged. 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.
All successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.
Legal Assistant (Public Liability) at Maurice Blackburn 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.
