Legal Assistant

We exist to extend access to justice, so the law can serve everyone, and we need talented people like you. Be Fearlessly Forward, and start your career in law by making a huge impact, and join one of our early careers programs.Contribute to extending access to justice for all as we go fearlessly forward as oneEarly careers at Maurice BlackburnWorking at MB provides an environment where you will be surrounded by experts, supportive workmates, and countless opportunities to help you grow and develop in the direction you choose. Get exposure across our business divisions with our early career pathways, which we have no doubt will open the door to a very rewarding start in your career.Whether you're just starting out in the legal industry, you're already a tenacious lawyer, or you're looking for your next career move in our highly skilled shared services team, a career with Maurice Blackburn is like no other.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.National graduate programGaining entrance to the Graduate Program at Maurice Blackburn means an exciting start to your legal career in one of Australia's leading social justice law firms. The 12-month Graduate Program provides a broad range of training designed to give you insight into all aspects of plaintiff law. The program encourages active participation and contribution which enables you to be rewarded with excellent training opportunities, tangible professional development, and an insight into life at Maurice Blackburn. The Program has been specifically designed to combine formal training with invaluable hands-on experience. If required, Maurice Blackburn will also support you to complete Practical Legal Training (PLT), a necessary requirement for admission.The Program is a national program with Graduates placed across various practice areas and locations nationally. The program will be a 12-month placement with a practice area, giving the ability to create in-depth knowledge and experience in that area of law. You will work closely with senior lawyers and partners, and other internal and external experts, and be able to build lasting relationships through legal networking events. As a Law Graduate we encourage you to shadow experienced lawyers, attend court and client meetings, and even brief counsel.Above all, you will be able to experience at first hand, life as a legal professional at one of Australia's most trustworthy, successful and respected law firms.This program offers hands-on practical experience and insight into working in the legal industry over a 12-month period. This highly successful program has been running since 2008 and includes:An active learning environment with ongoing training opportunities;A dedicated coach to support you throughout the program.You will have a Coach and a People & Culture representative who will be there every step of the way to ensure you are supported for the duration of this program. Your Coach will share their knowledge, provide regular feedback, and guide you to be able to work independently as a Legal Support Professional.You will be provided with in-depth training on:liaising with clients and third parties;drafting correspondence and legal documents;professional skills and time management;managing expenses and billing;digital file management and record keeping.What we're looking for:A genuine interest in law;A strong understanding of what great customer service is;Individuals who align with our values of fairness, compassion, tenacity, and justice;Growth mindset, able to articulate how you have owned your own development;Confident communication skills (both verbal and written);Ability to apply time management and organisational skills;Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and resilience;A client service and team focus, a natural collaborator.If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.About the RoleOur Social Justice Practice takes on high profile and meaningful cases that deal with complex issues we are passionate about and we seek to ensure that our legal work has an impact beyond the case. Every year we dedicate hundreds of hours working on pro bono legal issues, getting involved in community events and getting outcomes for clients with issues that we might not have come across before. This is interesting and meaningful work where you can have a huge impact.We now have an opportunity to join our Melbourne Social Justice team as a Legal Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis. As part of the role, you will provide legal administration support to our Lawyers giving you lots of variety. You will use your initiative and out of the box thinking to seek answers, provide exceptional client experiences and work with the team to find solutions to unique problems. The work the Social Justice Practice undertakes is varied and you will be working in different areas and jurisdictions for each file or project.Key ResponsibilitiesDocumentation management, including filing, proofreading and collating data for reports and further action;Building strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders, providing assistance with enquiries and proactively seeking information where appropriate;Preparing basic correspondence, preparation of briefs and opening/closing of files;Assisting preparation for court hearings, including the preparation of briefs, court books, hearing kits, subpoenas, payment of jury fees, doctors' availabilities where required;Billing and processing invoices;Administration of project work, travel bookings and organising meetings;Assisting with any other administration tasks or projects that might come your way.The experience we are looking forExcellent communication and interpersonal skills;Confidence in fast-paced environments with tenacity to solve problems and meet deadlines;Ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality;Previous experience in administration with a background as a Legal Assistant desirable.Our People Commitment comes with the following benefits:Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities;22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy;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 health and wellbeing reimbursement;Fitness and wellbeing discounts;A hybrid flex working model;Salary Continuance & Life Insurance;17.5% Annual Leave Loading.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.
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