Legal Assistant

Mobile Legal Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant (Road & Work Injuries) Full-time Team: Road & Work Injuries 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. We are looking for a highly motivated Mobile Legal Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant to join our Road Injuries Team on a full‑time, permanent basis. As a Mobile Legal Assistant, you will provide pivotal legal administration support to our busy offices across Victoria. Servicing our offices remotely or based in one of our Victorian offices, you will provide support by rotating between the different offices across the Road Injuries practice area depending on where there is the greatest need at any given time. In the beginning, it will be vital to visit the office for the first month for training, to learn the role, meet the team and set you up on a pathway to success. We are open to remote and/or flexible working arrangements, depending on your level of experience and business needs. If you are a Legal Assistant looking for more flexibility and have the drive, determination we want to hear from you. Your responsibilities will include providing legal assistance, administrative support, team collaboration, and professional development. Key Responsibilities: 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 Preparing, filing and serving of court documents and briefs File and diary management Answering and managing 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 Work proactively to provide support where needed within 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 as well as external stakeholders Provide excellent client service at all times The experience we are looking for Experience preferred as a Legal Assistant within Personal Injuries (or similar) A working knowledge of court and legal procedures Unwavering attention to detail, coupled with a methodical approach to tasks Demonstrate a growth mindset to support business development and financial initiatives A proactive attitude, and the ability to demonstrate leadership and collaboration within the team 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr