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 roleLooking for an opportunity to use your passion for helping people? We have the perfect role for you! Our Personal Injuries team is looking for a Legal Assistant to join us in our Mackay office on a 12-month contract on a full-time basis. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide quality administrative and legal assistance to our Lawyer.The successful candidate will be someone who is willing to grow and develop their skills in a busy role. You will use your strong client service skills to support our clients and be in frequent contact with them. Your responsibilities will include answering and managing incoming calls, diary management, file management, preparation of correspondence, court documents and briefs of evidence, and providing day-to-day administrative support.If you are passionate about helping people when they are going through a hard time, then this is the role for you.The experience we are looking forIf you are an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal looking for a new opportunity, we want to hear from you! Our firm is seeking someone with experience in either plaintiff or defendant law, preferably within a Personal Injuries practice group.We value excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of clients. Our team works in a fast-paced environment with competing demands, so strong organisational and time management skills are a must. If you're a team player with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, we would love to hear from you.Our People Commitment comes with the following benefitsOngoing coaching and career development opportunities22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policyEnd of Year leave, 1 day first year, 4 days after 2 yearsComprehensive mental health framework, including wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year) and a $299 reimbursementA hybrid flex working modelSalary Continuance & Life Insurance17.5% Annual Leave LoadingOur shared values represent what we stand for and guide how we act, with Courage; Compassion; Collaboration; Fairness and Tenacity.We offer 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, religion, age and family arrangements. We love that you have a life outside of work and we're happy to support yours. 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr