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 seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to become an integral part of our Road Injuries team at the Geelong office. This is a full-time, permanent position where you will have the opportunity to develop and expand your skills in a dynamic environment. Your strong client service abilities will be key as you support our valued clients. Your main responsibilities will include managing incoming calls, overseeing diary schedules, liaising with both internal and external clients, maintaining files, and delivering comprehensive administrative support. The experience we are looking for Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a plaintiff law firm, or as an assistant in a professional services firm, is desirable Excellent organisational and time management skills Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and perform effectively under pressure Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team Enthusiasm and initiative Confidence in fast-paced environments with the tenacity to meet deadlines High attention to detail Excellent and tactful communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal) Proven ability to build strong relationships Ability to use judgement to escalate issues or information to a supervisor Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite 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 Discounted gym membership 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. Our Circle Back Initiative partnership means we’re committed to responding to every applicant.