35hrs p/wk - outstanding benefits - hybrid working
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 We are looking for a Senior Lawyer to join the Darwin Office for a Full-Time permanent position. The role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with our office leader and the leadership team for the Northern Territory to develop your leadership skills and to also enhance your technical abilities as a senior lawyer. You will be part of a team that is committed to social justice in the Northern Territory and will be given opportunities to contribute to policy and advocacy work in order to bring about change in the Northern Territory, particularly in the compensable injury regimes. At Maurice Blackburn it is important that our clients receive exceptional legal advice no matter where they live and therefore you will have the opportunity to travel throughout the Territory to support our clients.
Your responsibilities will include running personal injury files, working with leadership, developing and mentoring lawyers of varying levels of experience, team management support of both lawyers and legal support team members, with a key focus on building the practice, helping to oversee the financial performance of the office, and day to day management of office matters.
The experience we are looking for You will ideally have experience leading a team and be able to meet the following criteria:
Extensive experience in Workers' Compensation, Public Liability and Motor Vehicle Compensation claims (preferred). Demonstrated litigation experience (essential). Proven leadership and people management skills. Demonstrated capacity in executing business development. Excellent interpersonal skills with experience providing high level client service. Demonstrated proactive approach to file management. Experience working in a high-volume work environment. Join us in making a difference in the lives of people in the Northern Territory!
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 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.
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