Lawyer (Road and Work)

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

Join our Work Injuries team in our Reservoir office as a Lawyer (2+ years PAE) on a full-time, 12-month fixed term contract. In joining the team, you will become part of our experienced group of specialised Lawyers who are passionate about extending justice to everyone who needs it. A key focus of this role will be to provide a seamless client experience, supporting our clients to get favourable outcomes.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, diligent, client-focused Lawyer with Work Cover experience. You will have sound legal technical skills and be experienced in managing your own file load, with demonstrated decision making and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting with clients, and taking instructions
• Review and analysis of records
• Drafting written communications to clients
• Briefing medical experts, and allied health professionals
• Drafting court documents
• Attending court for procedural hearings
• Briefing and liaising with barristers

Qualifications

We are looking for those with a strong client focus, that approach each client with compassion and empathy along with your drive to get the very best outcomes for our clients. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate:

• 2 + years post admission experience (PAE)
• Experience working within a personal injuries environment ideally with a background in Work Cover / Work Injury matters
• A strong knowledge of the relevant procedural rules relevant to personal injury practice in Victoria
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated proactive approach to file management
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience providing high level client service

Additional Information

Here are our exceptional 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