Law Clerk

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Maurice Blackburn Lawyers Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Law Clerk (Superannuation & Insurance) role at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers.

Our Super and Insurance team continues to provide access to justice, helping clients make claims on their super funds' insurance policies or take on insurers to right the wrong. We are seeking a Law Clerk to help build this team further. This full-time role is based in our Melbourne CBD office. Reporting to the Claims Team Leader and supported by a Lawyer and Legal Assistant, the key objective is to manage a high-volume portfolio of Superannuation & Insurance claims.

Key Responsibilities
  • Management of Superannuation & Insurance claims
  • Management of budgetary requirements and performance outcomes
  • Supervision and mentoring of legal assistant(s), with focus on continuous improvement
  • Meet with a diverse range of prospective clients from the beginning to the end of their claim
  • Respond to client queries and manage expectations
  • Draft correspondence using precedents under the supervision of a Lawyer
  • Coordinate claims documentation and liaise with funds to obtain information relevant to the claim
  • Support the development of a Legal Assistant within the direct team and broadly across the department, including delegation and supervision with a focus on continuous improvement
Qualifications
  • Experience in a high-volume claims assessment role within a superannuation fund or insurance company
  • Significant experience as a legal assistant in a high-volume plaintiff law firm, or professional services firm, demonstrating solid skills and knowledge of claims process and high-volume claims management
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task with competing demands
  • Strong communication skills in liaising both internally and externally – including written, oral and interpersonal
  • Alignment with the values and objectives of Maurice Blackburn
  • Ability to work in a team environment and adhere to the culture of Maurice Blackburn
  • Enthusiasm and the ability to learn and grow in this area of law
  • PS146 or ASFA 100 qualifications would be a distinct advantage
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&Cs apply

Our shared values represent what we stand for and guide how we act: Courage; Compassion; Collaboration; Fairness and Tenacity.

We support a life outside of work with a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, 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? 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
  • Not Applicable
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Legal
Industries
  • Legal Services

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