Senior Legal Assistant (Public Liability)

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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.

About the role

Our Public Liability team supports people who have been injured in public places due to the negligence of others, helping them understand their rights and pursue the compensation they may be entitled to.

We're seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to join our Public Liability practice on a permanent full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to support a passionate team of lawyers who advocate for clients through what can often be one of the most challenging times in their lives.

As a Senior Legal Assistant, you will provide high-quality administrative and legal support to one of our Principal Lawyers within the Public Liability team while delivering an exceptional experience for our clients.

You will play a key role in keeping matters progressing smoothly and ensuring clients feel supported and informed throughout their claim.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional client service and stakeholder support.
• Maintain strong client, referrer, and external relationships.
• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and presentations.
• Support court preparation, hearings, and related documentation.
• Manage electronic and hard copy files accurately.
• Coordinate briefs, reports, and expert documentation.
• Complete administrative, finance, and accounts tasks.
• Mentor, train, and support team members.
• Identify, escalate, and help resolve issues proactively.
• Maintain compliance, confidentiality, and professional standards.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and is able to work autonomously.

You'll bring:

• Legal administration experience with common law litigation exposure
• Previous Personal Injury Law experience, ideally within Public Liability
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Advanced technical and administrative skills
• Takes ownership of own professional development
• Shares knowledge and learning with others
• A detail-oriented approach to tasks
• Ability to stay calm and work at an optimum level in high pressure situations

Most importantly, you'll demonstrate the values that underpin everything we do: courage, compassion, collaboration, fairness and tenacity

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