Law Clerk

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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.

Job Description

Our Super and Insurance team continue to provide access to justice even through these challenging times. Now more than ever, we exist to help our clients make claims on their super funds' insurance policies or take on the insurers to right the wrong.

As such we are seeking a Law Clerk to help build this team further. Reporting to the Claims Team Leader and supported by a Lawyer and Legal Assistant, the key objective of these roles will be to manage a high-volume portfolio of Superannuation & Insurance claims. This full-time role is based in our Melbourne CBD office.

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
• Co-ordinate 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. This includes 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 & 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

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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