Lawyer (Class Actions)

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

Our Class Actions practice area is the largest in Australia and we are leaders in the field. We have recovered more than $5 billion for groups, individuals, shareholders and businesses that have suffered loss due to illegal behaviour by large corporations.

Join our exceptional team at our Melbourne CBD office in an exciting full-time, permanent role. With a diverse base of legal cases aimed at securing justice for victims of mass wrongs, our work is challenging and rewarding with excellent career development opportunities. Our team is committed to delivering personalised service, compassionate guidance, and achieving the best possible legal outcomes during challenging times.

This is more than just a job — it's a role with real purpose and impact.

We're seeking applications from:

• junior lawyers with litigation experience from a top-tier or mid-tier firm or equivalent litigation role within a government or not-for profit legal environment; and
• recent law graduates with strong academic credentials

Junior lawyers and recent law graduates with an undergraduate degree in a technical field such as commerce, engineering, data analytics or science are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Selection Criteria:

• 0-3 years post admission experience;
• A strong academic record
• Passion for Class actions
• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to multi-task;
• Demonstrated ability of achieving excellent client outcomes
• Strong legal technical skills
• Demonstrated decision making skills
• Data literacy, the ability to read and interpret large volumes of data with an eye for detail
• Excel competency with the ability to develop these skills to an advanced level
• Strong communication, time management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a large team

If you love what you do, and this is evident in the success of your work, join us in making a difference.

Team MB 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
• Discounted gym membership
• A hybrid flex working model when this can be accommodated
• Salary Continuance & Life Insurance
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

… 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 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.

Additional Information

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