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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

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our Litigation Funding Team on a full-time, 12-month fixed term contract in our Melbourne CBD office. The work will also involve assisting Maurice Blackburn’s new First Nations Justice Unit.

We are also open to candidates looking for part-time, 4 days per week. This role will suit candidates looking to make their mark within the Firm whilst helping everyday Australians.

Claims Funding Australia (CFA) is the litigation funding arm (and wholly owned subsidiary) of Maurice Blackburn – Australia’s number one class action law firm. With an industry leading 96% success rate and almost half a billion recovered for claimants over the last 10 years, CFA is able to offer funded clients all the benefits of strong financial backing, risk mitigation strategies and our extensive litigation experience and expertise.

This role represents an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and well-respected law firm. If you're a driven and motivated individual, looking for a fast paced and supportive work environment, consider advancing your career at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist two experienced partners of the law firm and other staff who are involved in litigation funding and also First Nations law
• Arrange and manage diaries, appointments and meetings
• Action all incoming mail
• Any other generalist administrative tasks as requested

The experience we are looking for

You work as part of a team, collaborating to get the right outcomes for our clients with a strong client service focus. You are a natural problem solver with a high attention to detail and will take the initiative to proactively seek solutions/advice from the team where needed.

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant/Secretary or Paralegal is desirable but not essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence in a team environment with tenacity to solve problems and meet deadlines
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism, empathy and confidentiality
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure

Our People Commitment comes with the following benefits:

• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities
• 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy
• 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
• Fitness and wellbeing 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.

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