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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.
Our Personal Injuries team is dedicated to protecting the rights and entitlements of our clients. We now have an exciting opportunity to join our WA Personal Injuries Team as a Legal Assistant on a full‑time, permanent basis. Based in our Perth CBD office, you will be a driven and motivated individual who is eager to learn.
About the role
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. Strong customer service skills, as well as administration experience is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Answer all incoming client enquiries and assist or transfer calls where appropriate
- Provide accurate updates and information to clients within a timely manner and manage expectations
- Manage the administration of all client files from open to close
- Produce client correspondence and prepare court documents as requested
- Arrange and manage diaries, appointments and meetings
- Action all incoming mail
- Prepare bills for clients
- Any other generalist administrative tasks as requested
The experience we are looking for
- Experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a plaintiff law firm or assistant in a professional services firm is desirable
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work under pressure
- The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
- Enthusiasm and initiative
- Confidence in fast paced environments with tenacity to meet deadlines
- High attention to detail
- Excellent and tactful communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
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
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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
Skills Required
- Strong customer service skills and administration experience
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work under pressure
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
- High attention to detail
- Excellent and tactful communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
- Experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a plaintiff law firm or assistant in a professional services firm
- Successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks
What We Do
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers is Australia’s leading plaintiff and social justice law firm, built on the belief that the law should serve everyone, not just those who can afford it. They specialize in personal injury, medical negligence, and class actions, having helped over 500,000 Australians seek justice through a dedicated national network of legal experts.
