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 Class Actions practice is the largest in Australia and we are leaders in the field. That makes us proud. We have recovered more than $5 billion for groups, individuals, shareholders, and businesses that have suffered loss due to illegal behaviour by large corporations and governments. That gives us purpose. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Melbourne team as an Administration Assistant supporting our National Class Actions practice. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and are open to candidates seeking part-time opportunities. We understand the importance of work-life balance and will consider flexible working arrangements where possible. Using your established skill set which you may have developed in other industries or roles, you will support our legal team with administrative duties. This role will suit a candidate with excellent customer service skills who has a strong ability to manage competing priorities and the capability to adapt to a quickly changing environment. You will be a driven and motivated individual who is eager to learn. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-level, efficient, and confidential administrative support. Handle telephone calls by addressing enquiries, gathering relevant information, taking messages, or transferring calls as appropriate. Coordinate team planning days, regular team meetings, and related activities. Manage document and file organisation to ensure accessibility and compliance. Prepare and maintain targeted performance and time-tracking reports. Assist with the closure of cases, including archiving and ensuring compliance with organisational standards. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate appointments, manage diaries, and facilitate effective communication. Arrange and manage travel bookings and itineraries. Key Selection Criteria Exceptional attention to detail. Previous administrative experience highly regarded. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills. Good problem-solving skills. Ability to multitask, prioritise and work under pressure. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Ability to work as part of a hardworking team; and An understanding of court processes and systems and/or previous experience working in a legal environment will be highly regarded. Our People Commitment comes with the following benefits: Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities delivered by our L&D team 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy End of Year leave, 1 day first year, 3 days after 2 years Comprehensive mental health framework, including wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year) and a $299 reimbursement 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.