Legal Assistant

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

Our Personal Injuries team is committed to protecting the rights and entitlements of our clients. We're now seeking a full-time permanent Legal Assistant to join our Brisbane-based team, working across multiple virtual teams that are not defined by geography.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a bespoke mix of responsibilities, combining task-based work with meaningful client support. You'll collaborate closely with our specialised onboarding team and specialist paralegal team, helping to deliver a seamless experience for our clients and internal stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing incoming client communications with empathy and professionalism
• Diary and file management across virtual teams
• Preparing correspondence, court documents, and briefs of evidence
• Providing day-to-day administrative support across a dynamic, multi-team environment

If you're passionate about helping people through challenging times and thrive in a flexible, collaborative setting, this could be the perfect fit.

Qualifications

Whether you're a law student or an experienced Legal Assistant, we welcome applicants with a background in plaintiff or defendant law, ideally within Personal Injuries.

We're looking for someone who:

• Communicates clearly and compassionately with clients and colleagues
• Has strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, virtual team environment
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and legal systems

Enjoys working across diverse teams with tailored responsibilities

Additional Information

Our People Commitment comes with the following benefits

• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities
• 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy
• 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 a $299 reimbursement
• A hybrid flex working model
• Salary Continuance & Life Insurance
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Rewards and recognition platform with fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts

… 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 offer 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, religion, age and family arrangements.

We love that you have a life outside of work and we're happy to support yours. 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