Mobile Legal Assistant

Mobile Legal Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant (Road & Work Injuries) Join Maurice Blackburn Lawyers as a Mobile Legal Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant and help extend access to justice across Victoria. As a Mobile Legal Assistant, you will provide pivotal legal administration support to our busy offices across Victoria, rotating between offices in the Road Injuries practice area based on where the greatest need exists. You will start with on‑site training for the first month and then work remotely or on a flexible schedule depending on your experience and business needs. Responsibilities include: Champion the Maurice Blackburn values and advocate for clients to make a positive difference in their lives Provide legal support to an established legal team Prepare, file and serve court documents and briefs Manage file and diary systems Answer and manage all incoming inquiries and assist or transfer calls where appropriate Provide leadership and mentoring to existing legal support staff Work collaboratively to provide exceptional client service and drive high performance Proactively support the team to maintain efficiency and high performance 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 and external stakeholders Provide excellent client service at all times Experience and skills we are looking for: Preferred experience as a Legal Assistant within Personal Injuries (or similar) Working knowledge of court and legal procedures Unwavering attention to detail, coupled with a methodical approach to tasks Demonstrated growth mindset to support business development and financial initiatives Proactive attitude, and ability to demonstrate leadership and collaboration within the team Strategic thinking to forward plan and monitor future priorities Proven success in developing strategies and plans to manage email accounts and calendars High competency in Microsoft Office, especially advanced skills in MS Excel and MS Teams Well‑developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders Excellent organisational skills with 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 Ability to handle and uphold confidential matters with maturity and common sense Record of enthusiasm for working independently to deliver on shared goals Benefits and Team MB perks include: 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 superannuation guaranteed and back‑to‑work transition policy Rewards and recognition platform with fitness, retail and entertainment discounts Hybrid flex working model Salary continuity & life insurance 17.5% annual leave loading Applications from First Nations People are encouraged. Our Circle Back Initiative partnership means we’re committed to responding to every applicant. All successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. Our shared values represent what we stand for and guide how we act, with Courage, Compassion, Collaboration, Fairness and Tenacity. Are you ready to join us on a journey to extend access to justice to more Australians? Apply now. Salary Range: A$110,000.00 – A$160,000.00 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia #J-18808-Ljbffr