Lawyer (Personal Injuries)

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

We are looking for a Lawyer to join the Darwin Office on a permanent full-time basis. You will be part of a team that is committed to social justice in the Northern Territory and will be given opportunities to contribute to policy and advocacy work in order to bring about change in the Northern Territory, particularly in the compensable injury regimes. At Maurice Blackburn it is important that our clients receive exceptional legal advice no matter where they live and therefore you will have the opportunity to travel throughout the Territory to support our clients.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of people in the Northern Territory

Qualifications

Your responsibilities will include running personal injury files, working collaboratively with colleagues, contributing to the development of legal strategies, engaging with clients throughout the lifecycle of their claims, attending court and mediation as required, and maintaining high standards of legal work and compliance. You will play a key role in delivering excellent client service and outcomes, with a focus on progressing matters efficiently and professionally.

• Extensive experience in Workers' Compensation, Public Liability and Motor Vehicle Compensation claims (preferred).
• Demonstrated litigation experience (essential).
• Demonstrated capacity in executing business development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience providing high level client service.
• Demonstrated proactive approach to file management.
• Experience working in a high-volume work environment.

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