Senior Legal Assistant

Senior Legal Assistant (Road & Work Injuries)

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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 most respected law firms. Maurice Blackburn, experience you can count on.

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.

We work on real cases, achieving important and positive results in real people's lives, which is why we are one of Australia's most respected law firms. Maurice Blackburn, experience you can count on.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Legal Assistant to join our Work Injuries Team in our Perth CBD office on a full-time, permanent basis. This role would suit an EA or Legal Assistant who is looking to build their skills with higher duties. In this role, you will champion our values, provide unparalleled client service, and provide leadership and mentoring to our legal support staff.

Your responsibilities will include providing legal assistance, administrative support, team collaboration, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion the Maurice Blackburn values and advocate for clients to make a positive difference in their lives
• Provide legal support to an established legal team
• Provide leadership and mentoring to existing legal support staff
• Work collaboratively to provide exceptional client service and drive high performance
• Work proactively to provide support where needed within the team to maintain efficiency and high performance
• Provide high level, confidential administrative assistance to a Principal Lawyer of a national law firm
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders within the firm as well as external stakeholders
• Provide excellent client service at all times
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience preferred as a senior Legal Assistant within Personal Injuries (or similar)
• A working knowledge of court and legal procedures
• Unwavering attention to detail, coupled with a methodical approach to tasks
• Demonstrate a growth mindset to support business development and financial initiatives
• A proactive attitude, and the ability to demonstrate leadership and collaboration within the team
• The ability to think strategically in order to forward plan and monitor future priorities
• Proven success in developing strategies and plans to manage email accounts and calendars
• A high competency in Microsoft Office and in particular a willingness to develop advanced skills in MS Excel and MS teams
• Well-developed communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal) and the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and work independently to plan, coordinate and organise projects
• Outstanding customer service attributes that include a professional image, customer service focus, active listening skills and sound negotiation skills
• The ability to handle and uphold confidential matters with maturity and common sense
• A record of or enthusiasm for working independently to deliver on shared goals
  
  

Additional Information

Here are our exceptional 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

… just to name a few. *T's & C's apply

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? Apply now.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesLegal Services

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