We welcome fearless thinkers.
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.
Company Description
We welcome fearless thinkers.
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 seeking a proactive and detail‐driven Legal Assistant to support our Personal Injuries team in Cairns on a 12‐month parental leave contract. You'll provide essential administrative and legal assistance that helps our clients navigate life‐changing injuries with clarity and compassion.
What You'll Be Doing
As an integral part of our Personal Injuries practice, you will:
* Deliver high‐quality administrative and legal support to lawyers, ensuring matters progress efficiently and accurately.
* Build strong, empathetic relationships with clients, referrers, and medical or legal professionals.
* Prepare PI‐related legal documents, briefs, correspondence, claims forms and authorities.
* Assist with obtaining medical records, medico‐legal reports, expert opinions, and other supporting documentation.
* Support the preparation of matters for conferences, mediations and court hearings.
* Manage electronic and physical filing, including opening, closing and archiving files.
* Contribute to team projects, process improvements, and broader office administrative needs.
What You'll Bring
You'll thrive in this role if you have:
* Previous customer service experience (essential); experience in legal administration or the personal injuries space is desirable but not essential.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage deadlines.
* High attention to detail and confidence working in a fast‐paced, client‐centred environment.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* A compassionate and professional approach when supporting injured clients.
* Strong Microsoft Office skills and digital literacy.
* A positive, team‐focused approach with a willingness to learn.
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 #J-18808-Ljbffr