Company Description 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 …
Skills: Personal Injury Law, Dust And Asbestos Litigation, WorkCover, Common Law, Business Development
Company Description 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 …
Skills: Executive Support, Calendar Management, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Microsoft Office Suite
Company Description 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 …
Skills: Legal Administration, Common Law Litigation, Personal Injury Law, Public Liability, Customer Service
Company Description 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 …
Skills: Customer Service, Administrative Skills, Organisational Skills, Attention To Detail, Written Communication
Company Description 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 …
Skills: Customer Service, Communication Skills, Attention To Detail, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office
Company Description 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 …
Skills: Customer Service, Communication Skills, Attention To Detail, Organisational Skills, Microsoft Office
Company Description 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 …
Skills: Customer Service, Communication Skills, Attention To Detail, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office
Company Description 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 …
Company Description 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 …
Skills: Paralegal Experience, Personal Injuries Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Client Communication
Company Description 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 …
Skills: Medical Negligence, Personal Injury, Legal Drafting, Litigation Support, Stakeholder Management
Company Description 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 …
Skills: Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Litigation, People Management, Client Service, Legal Research
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Skills: Professional Standards Management, Risk Management, Complaints Handling, Practice Management, Legal Compliance
Company Description 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 …
Skills: Communication Skills, Attention To Detail, Organisational Skills, Time Management, Microsoft Office Suite
Company Description 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 …
Company Description 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 …
Company Description 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 …
Company Description 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 …
Skills: Executive Support, Calendar Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Coordination, Microsoft Office Suite
Company Description 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 …
Skills: Personal Injuries Law, WorkCover Experience, Workers' Compensation, Public Liability, Motor Vehicle Compensation
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Skills: Compliance, Governance, Reporting, Coordination, Data Gathering
Company Description 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 …
Skills: Litigation, Public Liability Law, Client Relationship Management, Legal Drafting, Case Management
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Full-time
Ongoing Coaching And Career Development Opportunities, End Of Year Leave, Comprehensive Mental Health Framework, Wellbeing Leave, Mental Health Reimbursement, 22 Weeks Parental Leave
Posted 15d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Manage personal injuries litigation cases specifically focusing on asbestos, silica, and occupational diseases to achieve fair compensation for clients. Foster relationships with referrers and external parties to grow the practice while providing guidance to the wider team.
Requirements
Requires at least 2 years of post-admission experience in Personal Injury Law, specifically in Dust/Asbestos, WorkCover, or Common Law. Candidates should possess strong legal analytical skills, a passion for client service, and a keen interest in specializing in this field.
Full job description
Company Description
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 Asbestos, Silica and Occupational Disease Team have accumulated more than 20 years of experience in Dust Diseases litigation and pride themselves on ensuring that their clients not only receive the best compensation result but provide exceptional services during our client’s compensation journey.
An outstanding opportunity now exists for a Lawyer or Associate to join us in our Melbourne CBD office on a full-time, permanent basis. You will be constantly challenged by using your technical knowledge and experience in personal injuries litigation to strive for fair outcomes for our clients. Your excellent interpersonal communication skills, and ‘can-do’ attitude you will see you manage conflicting business needs and deadlines with confidence in your ability to prioritise accordingly. With your strong client focus and passion for helping people you will foster and manage relationships with referrers and other external parties while also looking to grow our incredible practice.
The experience we are looking for
At least 2+ years post admission experience within Personal Injury Law (Dust/Asbestos Litigation, WorkCover or Common Law)
Keen interest to specialise in this area of law
Experience in business development preferable
Strong legal, commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong client and relationship building skills
Strong client service focus and a passion for helping people
Excellent organisation skills and an ability to multi-task
Determination, resilience and commitment especially in regard to achieving results for your clients
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to provide leadership and guidance to the wider team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Additional Information
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
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.
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
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers is Australia’s leading plaintiff and social justice law firm. We have built a reputation on the unwavering belief that the law should serve everyone, not just those who can afford it.
For more than 100 years, Maurice Blackburn has had a proud history that includes the 40-hour workweek, the largest and most significant class action settlement in Australian history for the Black Saturday bushfires, protecting women and children on Manus Island and Nauru, and defending underpaid 7-Eleven employees.
With over 1,100 employees across 33 offices in Australia, our staff are empathetic, genuine and tenacious. We leave no stone unturned to win a case. So far, we have helped over 500,000 Australians seek justice.
Like our clients, our lawyers come from all kinds of backgrounds and have various experiences and expertise. All employees have the opportunity to participate in multiple firm-based committees, including the Women's Law Section, Indigenous, Diversity, Social Justice and Sustainability committees. The firm is committed to ensure all employees have a work-life balance, and as a result, we have developed an award-winning Health and Wellbeing Program.
A career at Maurice Blackburn is like no other.
Offices: Level 21, 380 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU · 161 Castlereagh St, Level 29 Liberty Place, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, AU · Level 8, 179 North Quay, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, AU · Ground floor, 250 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA 6000, AU · 91 King William St, Level 30, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, AU
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers is Australia’s leading plaintiff and social justice law firm. We have built a reputation on the unwavering belief that the law should serve everyone, not just those who can afford it.
For more than 100 years, Maurice Blackburn has had a proud history that includes the 40-hour workweek, the largest and most significant class action settlement in Australian history for the Black Saturday bushfires, protecting women and children on Manus Island and Nauru, and defending underpaid 7-Eleven employees.
With over 1,100 employees across 33 offices in Australia, our staff are empathetic, genuine and tenacious. We leave no stone unturned to win a case. So far, we have helped over 500,000 Australians seek justice.
Like our clients, our lawyers come from all kinds of backgrounds and have various experiences and expertise. All employees have the opportunity to participate in multiple firm-based committees, including the Women's Law Section, Indigenous, Diversity, Social Justice and Sustainability committees. The firm is committed to ensure all employees have a work-life balance, and as a result, we have developed an award-winning Health and Wellbeing Program.
A career at Maurice Blackburn is like no other.
Offices: Level 21, 380 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU · 161 Castlereagh St, Level 29 Liberty Place, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, AU · Level 8, 179 North Quay, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, AU · Ground floor, 250 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA 6000, AU · 91 King William St, Level 30, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, AU