Senior Associate

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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.

About the role

Our Public Liability team are committed to supporting people who are hurt in a public place as a result of another individual or an organisation's negligent behaviour and guide them on how they may be covered by public liability law and be eligible to receive compensation. Now that's a job with strong purpose

We are seeking an energetic, client-focused Senior Associate to join our friendly and experienced Public Liability team on a full-time, permanent basis. With a diverse client base, the work is challenging and rewarding with excellent career development opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for Personal Injuries as well as a proven record of achieving excellent outcomes for their clients. You will have proven technical skills in conducting Public and Product Liability Claims and be experienced in managing your own file load. With demonstrated decision making and analytical skills, you will also be a strong communicator and a team player.

The experience we are looking for

• 5+ years PAE within Public Liability, Personal injury, Medical Negligence or Litigation environment
• A strong knowledge of the relevant procedural rules relevant to Public and Product Liability Claims
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Demonstrated capacity in executing business development and marketing strategies in the legal field
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience providing high level client service
• Demonstrated proactive approach to file management
• Willingness to assist other team members, especially junior solicitors
• Experience working in a high volume work environment

Your responsibilities will include running personal injury files, supervising team members running personal injuries files, team management, with a key focus on building the practice. You will also help to oversee the financial performance of the office and help support day to day management of office matters.

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 $299 reimbursement
• Fitness and wellbeing 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