Law Clerk

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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

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We have a part time (4 days/week) opportunity for a Law Clerk to join our Road Injuries Team in Melbourne.

As part of this specialised and dedicated team, you will play a key role in managing all aspects of dispute applications lodged against adverse decisions made by the TAC that impact our clients' statutory entitlements. Under supervision of the Team Leader, you will be responsible for processing and litigating disputes throughout the appeal process.

• Manage and progress individual files with proficiency
• Communication with clients including explanation of legal concepts, obtaining instructions and managing expectations
• Reviewing and analysing liability and quantum material and requesting further material
• Drafting of legal and client correspondence and documents
• Developing understanding of strategy used in similar matters

The experience we are looking for:

This is an excellent opportunity for a current Senior Legal Assistant or Law Clerk looking to challenge themselves. We are seeking someone with experience with the TAC scheme and exposure to the dispute resolution process would be an advantage. You are eager to learn, motivated with a desire and genuine care to get the very best outcomes from our clients.

• Previous experience in legal support as a Law Clerk or Senior Legal Assistant
• Demonstrable understanding of and experience with the TAC scheme and dispute resolution processes is essential
• Experience in high volume personal injury practice
• Excellent client service skills as you'll be engaging with a diverse range of people from different backgrounds
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Super eye for detail and a multi-tasker who can handle several tasks at once
• A team player with the ability to work independently
• Enviable organisation skills

Our People Commitment comes with the following benefits:

• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities delivered by our L&D team
• 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy
• End of Year leave, 1 day first year, 3 days after 2 years
• Comprehensive mental health framework, including wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year) and a $299 reimbursement
• 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.

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