Trainee Legal Assistant

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’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Legal Assistant to join our Public Liability team on a permanent full-time basis in our Melbourne office. There’s flexibility to work in-office and from home.

As part of a supportive team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality legal and administrative support while providing outstanding service to our clients. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing incoming calls and client enquiries, coordinating appointments and diaries, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, preparing documents, maintaining files, and supporting the legal team with general administrative tasks.

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and eager to learn. Strong communication skills and a client-focused mindset are essential, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.

The experience we are looking for

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously

Ability to prioritise tasks and stay calm under pressure

A proactive attitude and the initiative to tackle tasks independently

Comfortable working in fast-paced environments while consistently meeting deadlines

High attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work

Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal, when dealing with clients and colleagues

A proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships

A team player who can also work autonomously when required

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to escalate issues appropriately to your supervisor

Competence in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) to perform day-to-day tasks efficiently.

A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes to perform role.

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

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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.

Additional Information

• 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