Legal Assistant (Personal Injuries)

Job description

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 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 are on the lookout for a Legal Assistant to join our passionate and collaborative Personal Injuries team in Toowoomba. This is a full-time permanent role. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide pivotal legal administration support working closely with a specialised Lawyer. What will your day look like Liaising with clients (both internal and external) Preparing, filing and serving of court documents and briefs Copying, filing and preparing client and third-party correspondence File and diary management Opening and sorting of all incoming mail Preparing bills for clients Answering and managing all incoming inquiries and assist or transfer calls where appropriate Opening new matters The experience we are looking for You will have a passion and drive to get the very best for our clients with a strong background in administration ideally gained within the legal industry. Your strong service focus with the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally and with empathy will see you make this role your own. In addition, you will have: Experience in a Legal Assistant or high-level Administration position Knowledge of/or experience in an industry associated with road, work and/or personal injuries will be advantageous High attention to detail with excellent communication and interpersonal skills The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team Agility and openness to change including the use of AI and new Legal Services Platform Strong ability to prioritise, cope with a fast-changing environment and possess excellent organisational skills 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 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.