Overview
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
Our high-profile Employment & Industrial practice is recognised as a market leader and has represented trade unions and individuals in landmark cases. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer to join our Employment and Industrial Law team in our Melbourne office on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting to a well-respected Principal, you will have the opportunity to produce quality work for our clients whilst maintaining a practical and commercial focus. You will meet with potential clients and use your legal technical knowledge and expertise to strive for fair outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Proactively assist clients in progressing their legal matters within guidelines and provide excellent service
* Prepare legal documentation
* Drafting written communication to clients
* Attending court for procedural hearings
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with peers, colleagues, and referrer groups
* Foster relationships with external organizations
* Ensure adherence to legal procedures and guidelines
Experience / Qualifications
* 3+ years post-admission experience
* Experience in the Employment & Industrial law area is highly regarded
* Experience with conducting litigation in Tribunals and Courts
* Experience with conciliation conferences or mediations
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships and trust
* An ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Excellent organisational skills, with high attention to detail
* Excellent time management skills, and commitment to drive matters to resolution in a timely manner
* The ability to speak to clients from different backgrounds
* A solutions focused outlook with a proactive approach to deliver quality outcomes
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 superannuation guarantee 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
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? Applications from First Nations People are encouraged. 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.
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