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 Social Justice Practice takes on high profile and meaningful cases that deal with complex issues we are passionate about and we seek to ensure that our legal work has an impact beyond the case. Every year we dedicate hundreds of hours working on pro bono legal issues, getting involved in community events and getting outcomes for clients with issues that we might not have come across before. This is interesting and meaningful work where you can have a huge impact. We now have an opportunity to join our Melbourne Social Justice team as a Legal Assistant on a full-time, 12 month fixed term contract. As part of the role, you will provide legal administration support to our Lawyers giving you lots of variety. You will use your initiative and out of the box thinking to seek answers, provide exceptional client experiences and work with the team to find solutions to unique problems. The work the Social Justice Practice undertakes is varied and you will be working in different areas and jurisdictions for each file or project. Key Responsibilities Documentation management, including filing, proof reading and collating data for reports and further action Building strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders, providing assistance with enquiries and proactively seeking information where appropriate Preparing basic correspondence, preparation of briefs and opening/closing of files Assisting preparation for court hearings, including the preparation of briefs, court books, hearing kits, subpoenas, payment of jury fees, doctors’ availabilities where required Billing and processing invoices Administration of project work, travel bookings and organising meetings Assisting with any other administration tasks or projects that might come your way 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 proactive seek solutions/advice from the team where needed to gain a greater understanding of matters. In addition, you can demonstrate: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Confidence in fast paced environments with tenacity to solve problems and meet deadlines Ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism, empathy and confidentiality Previous experience in administration with a background as a Legal Assistant desirable 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 health and wellbeing reimbursement Fitness and wellbeing discounts 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.