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Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Maurice Blackburn Lawyers Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

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 highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our Asbestos & Dust Diseases Team in our Perth CBD office on a full-time, permanent basis. You will bring your strong organisational skills and customer service commitment to the role, as well as possess a high degree of initiative, a proven ability to handle pressure and conflicting priorities, strong organisational and time management skills, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Is this you?

Our Asbestos, Silica and Occupational Disease Team have accumulated more than 20 years of experience in Dust Diseases litigation and pride themselves on ensuring that their clients not only receive the best compensation result but provide exceptional services during our client's compensation journey.

The role will involve:

  • Documentation management tasks, including proof reading, producing accurate file notes, filing and monitoring for further action
  • Produce client correspondence and prepare court documents as requested
  • Build strong relationships with clients, including assisting with enquiries and proactively seeking information where appropriate
  • Work collaboratively with team members, sharing knowledge, supporting and contributing constructively
  • Answer all incoming client enquiries and assist or transfer calls where appropriate
  • Provide accurate updates and information to clients within a timely manner and manage expectations
  • Manage the administration of all client files from open to close

You will also have the skills to:

  • Provide high level, confidential administrative assistance to a Principal Lawyer of a national law firm
  • Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders within the firm as well as external stakeholders
  • Provide excellent client service at all times

The experience we are looking for:

  • Previous experience as a Legal Assistant essential
  • The ability to think strategically in order to forward plan and monitor future priorities
  • Proven success in developing strategies and plans to manage email accounts and calendars
  • A high competency in Microsoft Office and in particular a willingness to develop advanced skills in MS Excel and MS teams
  • Well-developed communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal) and the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and work independently to plan, coordinate and organise projects
  • Outstanding customer service attributes that include a professional image, customer service focus, active listening skills and sound negotiation skills
  • The ability to handle and uphold confidential matters with maturity and common sense
  • A record of or enthusiasm for working independently to deliver on shared goals

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

… 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 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