Legal Assistant / 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 or because
of faulty products due to the negligence of others, helping them understand their rights and 
pursue the compensation they may be entitled to.

We're seeking an experienced 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 an experienced Legal Assistant, you will provide high-quality administrative and legal 
support to one of our Principal Lawyers and play an important role in ensuring our clients 
receive a seamless, compassionate and professional experience.

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

We welcome applications from experienced Legal Assistants looking to take the next step into 
a Senior Legal Assistant role. If you're ready for greater responsibility and the opportunity to 
further develop your career in a supportive, high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and legal support to Principal Lawyer within the 
Public and Product Liability team.
• Deliver exceptional client service and stakeholder support.
• Maintain strong client, referrer, and external relationships.
• Prepare correspondence, briefs, legal documents, court materials, and other matter-related documentation.
• Assist with preparing matters for settlement conferences, mediations and court
proceedings.
• Manage diaries, appointments, critical dates and court timetables.
• Coordinate Medico-Legal appointments and assist with obtaining medical, 
employment and other evidentiary records.
• Organise and manage medical, liability and quantum documentation.
• Process correspondence, billing and other matter-related administration.
• Manage electronic and hard copy files accurately.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working within the team.
• 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:
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to confidently 
manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients, 
colleagues and external stakeholders.
• A client-focused approach, with the empathy, sensitivity and professionalism required 
when supporting clients and families experiencing significant health challenges.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence managing complex documentation and client 
files.
• The ability to work with a degree of autonomy while contributing positively to a 
collaborative team environment.
• A trustworthy and professional approach to handling confidential and sensitive client 
information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and confidence using legal practice management 
systems and technology.
• An interest in legal technology and AI tools, with enthusiasm for using technology to 
work effectively and improve the client experience.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to identify better and more efficient ways of 
working.
• A genuine commitment to access to justice and delivering outstanding client service.
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

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