Legal Assistant

2 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Maurice Blackburn Lawyers Full time
Overview

Legal Assistant (Personal Injuries) role at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, Cairns, full-time.

Responsibilities
  • Answering and managing incoming calls
  • Diary management
  • File management
  • Preparation of correspondence, court documents and briefs of evidence
  • Providing day-to-day administrative support
Qualifications
  • Experienced Legal Assistant with administration and/or customer service background; experience in the legal industry is preferred but not required
  • Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively with a diverse range of clients
  • Strong organisational and time management skills; team player; proficiency in Microsoft Office
Benefits
  • Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities
  • End of Year leave: 1 day in year 1, 4 days after year 2
  • Comprehensive mental health framework, 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 Continuance & Life Insurance
  • 17.5% annual leave loading
Our values

Our shared values are Courage; Compassion; Collaboration; Fairness and Tenacity. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with inclusive leaders and progressive policies. Applications from First Nations People are encouraged.

Apply

Are you ready to join us on a journey to extend access to justice to more Australians? Apply now. Our Circle Back Initiative means we are committed to responding to every applicant. Please note that all successful candidates will undergo background checks.

Job details
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Administrative
  • Industries: Legal Services
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