Payroll Officer

We exist to extend access to justice, so the law can serve everyone, and we need talented people like you. Be Fearlessly Forward, and start your career in law by making a huge impact, and join one of early careers programs.

Working at MB provides an environment where you will be surrounded by experts, supportive workmates, and countless opportunities to help you grow and develop you, in the direction you choose. Get exposure across our business divisions with our early career pathways, which we have no doubt will open the door to a very rewarding start in your career.

Whether you're just starting out in the legal industry, you're already a tenacious lawyer, or you're looking for your next career move in our highly skilled shared services team, a career with Maurice Blackburn is like no other.

We offer you a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, backed by inclusive leaders and progressive people policies, where you can be your authentic self and thrive.

We asked our employees, what is one word you would use to describe our culture?

Gaining entrance to the Graduate Program at Maurice Blackburn means an exciting start to your legal career in one of Australia's leading social justice law firms. The 12 month Graduate Program provides a broad range of training designed to give you insight into all aspects of plaintiff law. The program encourages active participation and contribution which enables you to be rewarded with excellent training opportunities, tangible professional development and an insight into life at Maurice Blackburn. The Program has been specifically designed to combine formal training with invaluable hands-on experience. If required, Maurice Blackburn will also support you to complete Practical Legal Training (PLT), a necessary requirement for admission.

The Program is a national program with Graduates placed across various practice areas and locations nationally. The program will be a 12-month placement with a practice area, giving the ability to create in-depth knowledge and experience in that area of law. You will work closely with senior lawyers and partners, and other internal and external experts, and be able to build lasting relationships through legal networking events. As a Law Graduate we encourage you to shadow experienced lawyers, attend court and client meetings, and even brief counsel.

Above all, you will be able to experience at first hand, life as a legal professional at one of Australia's most trustworthy, successful and respected law firm.

With exceptionally talented employees, developing our people and providing opportunities for career development is important to us. With this in mind, our 2024 Graduate program will be running as an internal program only. For more opportunities, explore our early careers roles that provide an excellent career pathway.

This program offers hands-on practical experience and insight into working in the legal industry over a 12-month period. This highly successful program has been running since 2008 and includes:

• An active learning environment with ongoing training opportunities; and
  
• A dedicated coach to support you throughout the program.

You will have a Coach and a People & Culture representative who will be there every step of the way to ensure you are supported for the duration of this program. Your Coach will share their knowledge, provide regular feedback, and guide you to be able to work independently as a Legal Support Professional.

You will be provided with in-depth training on:

• liaising with clients and third parties;
  
• drafting correspondence and legal documents;
• professional skills and time management;
  
• managing expenses and billing; and
  
• digital file management and record keeping.

What we're looking for:

• A genuine interest in law;
  
• A strong understanding of what great customer service is
  
• Individuals who align with our values of fairness, compassion, tenacity and justice;
  
• Growth mindset, you're able to talk to how you have owned your own development
  
• Confident communication skills (both verbal and written);
  
• Ability to apply time management and organisational skills;
  
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability; resilience
• A client service and team focus, you're a natural collaborator.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

For all Trainee Legal assistant opportunities and more, visit our current vacancies.

A career with Maurice Blackburn will see you working with, and learning from, some of the strongest, most respected and knowledgeable legal professionals in the country.

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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.

About the Role

Our Employee Services & Systems team is looking for a Payroll Officer to provide parental leave cover on a full time, 14 month contract. This role is based at our Melbourne CBD offices.

The successful candidate will be supporting the Payroll Manager and team to process payroll via Ascender for employees of Maurice Blackburn. Maintain high standard of data integrity at all times is crucial in this role. As well as providing excellent client service to all Principal Lawyers and employees including provision of accurate and prompt information in response to queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll Manager in the provision of fortnightly payroll by accurately entering all necessary data into Ascender Pay
• As directed, update employee records and calculate payments in accordance with firm and team policies and quality management requirements
• Complete end to end pay processes
• Respond to payroll queries from employees, Principal Lawyers, P&C and Finance teams in a timely manner and with a client service approach
• Undertake any other payroll tasks as directed
• Work cooperatively and assist team members as required
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and service delivery and discuss with Team Leader

Key Selection Criteria

• Relevant payroll administration experience in processing end to end payroll is essential
• Experience in interpreting and applying entitlements in an EBA highly desirable
• Experience of Ascender Pay or other enterprise level payroll system is highly desirable Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with people at varying levels
• Demonstrated customer service approach
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data integrity
• Demonstrated high level of organisational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

A law firm like no other.

Work with people who are truly passionate about the work we do and the impact we have on the community. From the kind of people who work here, to the kind of cases we take on, these values have run deeply throughout our organisation for almost a century.

A diverse and inclusive workplace is something we are absolutely committed to. We actively work to create a strong and inclusive culture enriched by differences in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age and family arrangements. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our People Commitment comes with the following benefits

• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities
• 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy
• 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 a $299 reimbursement
• 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 offer 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, religion, age and family arrangements. We love that you have a life outside of work and we're happy to support yours. 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? Apply now.

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