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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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate to join our Abuse Law team in our Melbourne office on a full-time, permanent basis. You will have the opportunity to produce high-quality work for our clients whilst maintaining a practical and commercial focus. In this role you will be constantly challenged and expanding your skill set. You will meet with potential clients and use your technical knowledge and expertise to strive for fair outcomes.
Maurice Blackburn has a long history of practising in Abuse Law, and advocating for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This is a unique opportunity to establish credentials and expertise in a developing area of law. If you're a driven and motivated Lawyer, looking for a fast paced and supportive work environment, consider advancing your career at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers!
In this role, you'll play a hands-on part in every stage of the legal process, including:
Engaging directly with clients to take detailed instructions and build strong relationships
Reviewing and interpreting complex records with a critical eye
Drafting clear, thoughtful written communications for clients
Preparing briefs and liaising with medical experts and allied health professionals
Drafting high-quality court documents with precision and care
Attending procedural hearings and representing the team in court
Collaborating closely with barristers to prepare matters for hearing
The experience we are looking for:
We are looking for a Lawyer with strong client service focus, personable approach, and commitment to social justice. You will ideally have at least 5 years PAE however if you have a strong desire to forge a career within this space we want to hear from you. In addition, you will have:
A valid practising certificate
Prior experience working within a Personal injury, Medical Negligence or Litigation environment
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
A strong knowledge of the relevant procedural rules relevant to personal injury practice in Victoria
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 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
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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.
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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