Associate

Company Description

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 seeking an energetic, client-focused Associate to join our friendly and experienced Geelong office on a full-time, permanent basis. This role offers a diverse client base and challenging, rewarding work. In joining the team, you will become part of our experienced group of specialised Lawyers who are passionate about extending justice to everyone who needs it. A key focus of this role will be to provide a seamless client experience, supporting our clients to get favourable outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for Work Injuries law, a proven track record of achieving exceptional client outcomes, sound legal technical skills, and experience managing their own file load. Strong decision-making, analytical abilities, and communication skills are essential. We welcome candidates with experience in personal injury law, and complex files.

The experience we are looking for

• 3+ Years PAE predominantly in personal injuries
• Extensive experience in work and road injuries law, ideally with a focus on work injuries
• A demonstrated proactive approach to file management
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience providing high-level client service
• Experience working in a high-volume work environment
• An unrestricted Practicing Certificate is desirable
• Demonstrated litigation experience
• Proven ability in executing business development initiatives

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

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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 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