Lawyer (Personal 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. 

About the role

Our Personal Injuries team is dedicated to protecting the rights and entitlements of our clients. We're now looking for a Lawyer to join our Specialised Onboarding Team (SOT) on an 18-month fixed-term contract, assisting clients from across Queensland. 

This is a dynamic and client-focused role that sits at the front end of the client journey. As part of our specialised onboarding team, you'll be responsible for engaging with prospective clients, assessing potential claims, providing initial legal guidance, and ensuring clients receive an exceptional onboarding experience.

You'll play a critical role in helping people at what is often a challenging time in their lives, while working closely with our broader Personal Injuries team to ensure matters are identified, assessed and transitioned efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting initial consultations with prospective clients and assessing potential personal injury claims
• Providing preliminary legal advice and identifying appropriate pathways for clients
• Managing a high volume of enquiries while delivering an outstanding client experience
• Building rapport with clients through empathetic, professional and solutions-focused communication
• Making timely decisions regarding claim viability and next steps
• Liaising with internal teams to facilitate smooth matter establishment and file transition
• Preparing file notes, correspondence and initial legal documentation
• Contributing to process improvements and initiatives that enhance the client onboarding experience

If you're passionate about helping people through challenging circumstances and enjoy combining legal expertise with client engagement, this could be the perfect opportunity.

About You

We're seeking a Lawyer with experience in personal injury law, workers' compensation, insurance law, or a related practice area. You may be an experienced personal injuries lawyer looking for a different style of practice, or a lawyer who enjoys building client relationships and delivering outstanding service.

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a current Australian practising certificate
• Communicates clearly, confidently and compassionately with clients and colleagues
• Enjoys client-facing work and building trust from the very first interaction
• Can confidently assess legal matters and exercise sound judgement in a fast-paced environment
• Thrives managing a high-volume workload while maintaining attention to detail
• Is highly organised and able to balance competing priorities
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems
• Enjoys working collaboratively across virtual teams and offices
• Brings a proactive mindset and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team and make a real difference in the lives of our clients from the very first point of contact.

Here are our exceptional Team MB 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 a $299 reimbursement  
• A hybrid flex working model 
• Salary Continuance & Life Insurance  
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading  
• Rewards and recognition platform with fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts.

… 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 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. 

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