Job TitleTrainee Legal Assistant (Personal Injuries)OverviewOur personal injuries team is dedicated to protecting the rights and entitlements of our clients.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Complex Litigation Team as a Trainee Legal Assistant on a full-time 12-month contract basis.ResponsibilitiesGrow and develop skills in a busy role with strong client service orientation.Answer and manage incoming calls, greet clients, and maintain diary management.Assist with file management, preparation of correspondence, and provide day-to-day administrative support.Maintain effective communication with clients and internal teams in a rapid-paced environment.QualificationsExperience as a Trainee Legal Assistant or seeking a new opportunity in a legal environment; experience in plaintiff or defendant law is preferred, ideally within a Personal Injury practice.Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and ability to work with a diverse range of clients.Strong organisational and time management skills; proficient with Microsoft Office.A collaborative team player ready to contribute in a dynamic setting.Team and BenefitsOngoing coaching and career development opportunities.End of Year leave: 1 day in year 1, 4 days after 2 years.Comprehensive mental health framework, wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year) with a $299 reimbursement.22 weeks parental leave with superannuation guarantee and back-to-work transition policy.Rewards and recognition platform with fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts.Hybrid flexible working model.Salary Continuance & Life Insurance; 17.5% annual leave loading.About Maurice BlackburnFor over 100 years, Maurice Blackburn has stood up for those who need us most.
We extend access to justice to countless Australians, supporting people in moments that matter and pushing 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.Equal Opportunity and InclusivityOur shared values are Courage, Compassion, Collaboration, Fairness and Tenacity.
We are committed to 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.
Our Circle Back Initiative commits us to responding to every applicant.
All successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks as part of maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeContractJob functionAdministrativeIndustriesLegal Services
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