Regional Practice Coordinator

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.

Be the force behind the scenes that keeps our offices running at their best.

This is a rare and rewarding opportunity for a highly organised, people-focused professional to step into a critical coordination role across three of our regional offices. Whether you're an experienced Executive Assistant, Office Manager, or Team Coordinator, if you're known for being the person who quietly holds everything together, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Role

We're looking for a dynamic Regional Practice Coordinator to support our North Lakes and Maroochydore offices, with a monthly visit to Bundaberg. This is a pivotal role that keeps our teams running smoothly and ensures our clients receive outstanding service.

Reporting to the Supervising Principal and working closely with our Legal Operations Manager, you'll be the operational heartbeat of the Brisbane North Region. You'll collaborate with local leaders to streamline processes, support team members, and enhance the client experience.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys influencing outcomes behind the scenes, and brings structure, care, and initiative to everything they do. Travel between offices is required, with North Lakes as your primary base.

What You'll Be Doing

• Practice & Office Coordination: Oversee smooth day-to-day operations across three offices including scheduling, team communications, system support and office logistics.
• Leader Support: Act as the central point of coordination for the Supervising Principal and Regional Office Leaders, helping them stay organised, informed and focused.
• Team Enablement: Provide coaching and support to Legal Assistants and other administrative staff, identifying opportunities to improve workflows and team performance.
• Team Management: Be across onboarding, leave coordination, team events and performance processes to help create a positive and well-supported environment.
• Project Delivery: Lead or support practice-based initiatives that contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• A background in high-level coordination, EA/PA, office management or professional services administration
• Impeccable organisational skills and a proactive mindset, you anticipate what needs to happen next
• Confidence in liaising with senior leaders and managing competing priorities with diplomacy
• Strong communication skills and a genuine care for people, you build trust quickly
• Adaptability and calm under pressure, you're the steady hand others rely on
• A growth mindset and openness to learning new systems and ways of working.

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