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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
We’re looking for a motivated Legal Assistant to join our highly regarded Wills & Estates team on a full-time, permanent basis in our Melbourne CBD office.
Our Wills & Estates team supports clients through complex and often sensitive matters, including Will disputes, contested estates and inheritance claims. You’ll play an important role in supporting a diverse caseload, working alongside experienced and supportive colleagues in a collaborative team that’s focused on achieving meaningful outcomes for our clients.
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
- Liaise with Courts, barristers, defendant solicitors and doctors
- Arrange and manage diaries, appointments and meetings
- Action all incoming mail
- Prepare bills for clients
- Any other generalist administrative tasks as requested
About you
- You are compassionate, resilient and mature, with the ability to handle the sensitive nature of this work.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and a proactive approach to work.
- Confidence working in fast-paced environments, with the tenacity to meet deadlines.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate tactfully both verbally and in writing.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
- Sound judgement, including knowing when to escalate issues or information to a supervisor.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Here are our exceptional 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.
Additional Information
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
Additional InformationOur 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
