Senior Legal Assistant

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.

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Legal Assistant to join our Road Injuries Team in our Dandenong office. This role would suit an experienced Legal Assistant who is looking to build their skills with higher duties in a well-known, national firm. To thrive in this role, you will bring strong organisational and customer service skills, demonstrate a high degree of initiative, a proven ability to handle pressure and conflicting priorities and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion the Maurice Blackburn values and advocate for clients to make a positive difference in their lives
• Provide training, support and mentoring to other legal support staff
• Deliver a courteous and efficient service to clients, callers, and visitors.
• Bolster the office team by providing exceptional legal assistance, administrative support, and client service.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement, enhancing capabilities and performance.
• Assume ownership of confidential administrative and legal tasks, working with a high level of precision and professionalism
• Work proactively to provide support where needed within the team to maintain efficiency and high performance

The experience we are looking for

• Experience preferred as a Senior Legal Assistant within Road Injuries (or similar), or Legal Assistant experience in excess of 3 years.
• A working knowledge of court and legal procedures
• Unwavering attention to detail, coupled with a methodical approach to tasks
• Proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite and general computer literacy.
• Unwavering attention to detail, coupled with a methodical approach to tasks.
• A proactive attitude, characterized by continuous learning and embracing constructive feedback.
• Proficiency in problem-solving and swift responsiveness to issues and inquiries.

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.

Additional Information

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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