Legal Assistant

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.

The Opportunity

As a Litigation Legal Assistant, you'll play an integral role in supporting lawyers across a diverse and rewarding caseload. You'll help keep matters progressing smoothly by managing administrative and legal support activities while delivering exceptional service to our clients.

This is a fast-paced role that requires excellent organisation, strong attention to detail and the ability to confidently manage competing priorities.

What you'll be doing

You'll be responsible for:

• Providing high-quality administrative and litigation support to lawyers.
• Managing client communications and acting as a key point of contact.
• Coordinating appointments, diaries and file management.
• Preparing legal correspondence and court documents.
• Assisting with court preparation, including briefs, court books, hearing materials and subpoenas.
• Following up with clients, medical providers, insurers and other stakeholders to ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate client records and databases.
• Supporting billing processes and general practice administration.
• Working collaboratively with lawyers and fellow legal assistants to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

About you

You'll be someone who thrives in a busy legal environment and enjoys being a trusted support to your team.

You'll ideally bring:

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or strong administration experience
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Initiative, professionalism and a client-first approach.

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