Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Maurice Blackburn Lawyers Full time

Join to apply for the Legal Assistant (Abuse Law) role at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers.

We're offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated Legal Assistant to join our dedicated Abuse Law team on a full-time, permanent basis. Located in our Perth CBD office, you'll play a key role in supporting a diverse and meaningful caseload of Abuse Law matters.

Maurice Blackburn has a long history of practising in Abuse Law, and of advocating on the part of survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This is a unique opportunity to establish credentials and expertise in a developing area of law. If you\'re a driven and motivated individual, looking for a fast paced and supportive work environment, consider advancing your career at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers

Key Responsibilities
  • Answer all incoming client enquiries and assist or transfer calls where appropriate
  • Provide accurate updates and information to clients within a timely manner and manage expectations
  • Manage the administration of all client files from open to close
  • Produce client correspondence
  • Liaise with Courts, barristers, defendant solicitors and doctors
  • Arrange and manage diaries, appointments and meetings
  • Action all incoming mail
  • Prepare bills for clients
  • Any other generalist administrative tasks as requested
Qualifications
  • Experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a similar role, ideally within a Personal Injuries environment
  • Compassionate, resilient and maturity to handle the nature of the work
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work under pressure
  • The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
  • Enthusiasm and initiative
  • Confidence in fast paced environments with tenacity to meet deadlines
  • High attention to detail
  • Excellent and tactful communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships
  • Able to use judgement about escalation of issues / information to Supervisor
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
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. 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


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