Paralegal (Asbestos & Dust Diseases)

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

As a result of ongoing growth and expanding responsibilities within our team, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join our high-performing Dust Diseases team, located in our Sydney office. This role is a permanent part time position.

The successful candidate will have a passion for helping clients obtain compensation and be experienced in managing high volume tasks. They will need to be deadline driven with both high-level written and verbal communication and client relationship skills. An excellent eye for detail is essential in making this role a success. This is a great role for a law student wanting to advance or an experienced legal assistant wanting to take the next step in their career and offers a fantastic learning and development journey. You will be working in a dynamic team of specialists who have many years of experience working in Dust Diseases.

Key Responsibilities

• Gathering and analysing data;
• Reviewing and analysing documents (medical records, expert reports, liability documents etc.);
• Identifying relevant issues in documentation;
• Drafting medical chronologies;
• Obtaining witness statements;
• Drafting correspondence;
• Drafting court documents;
• Drafting Schedule of Damages; and
• Liaising with clients.

Qualifications

An understanding of core legal principles, your ability to manage competing demands effectively and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a high-performance team will see you excel in this role.

In addition, you will have:

• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to multi-task;
• An understanding of our client base and the ability to display empathy and compassion;
• Experience carrying out complex legal research;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team;
• High attention to detail; and
• Previous experience in a legal services firm is desirable but not essential.

Additional Information

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

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