Lawyer (DUST North NSW)

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Maurice Blackburn is hiring a full time Lawyer for the Sydney Abuse Law team in the Asbestos and Dust practice. You will work with clients, review records, draft communications, coordinate with medical experts, and appear in court to pursue timely outcomes for people facing occupational diseases. Ideal candidates have 1 year PAE, a valid practising certificate, and experience in personal injury or medical negligence, plus strong client service and communication skills. Tips: show compassionate advocacy, the ability to work independently and in a team, and a track record of high quality work; highlight Victoria procedural knowledge and your approach to diverse clients. The firm offers coaching, wellbeing support, hybrid work, generous leave and Circle Back commitment to respond to every applicant; First Nations applications are encouraged.

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 and team

Our national Asbestos and Dust team is highly experienced in representing people affected by occupational diseases. A team that combines deep technical expertise with genuine compassion, guiding clients through every stage of their compensation journey and delivering exceptional outcomes with care and respect. 

This team sits at a rare intersection of urgency and meaning. Our clients are often facing a terminal diagnosis, so we work with real speed and purpose to help them see justice done in their own lifetime. It's some of the most human legal work you'll do, walking alongside people and their families through their hardest chapter, holding negligent employers and manufacturing companies accountable for harm that spanned generations, and helping families find closure and security rather than facing grief and financial hardship alone. Now that is rewarding work.  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer to join our Abuse Law team in our Sydney office on a full-time, permanent basis. You will have the opportunity to produce high-quality work for our clients whilst maintaining a practical and commercial focus. In this role you will be constantly challenged and expanding your skill set. You will meet with potential clients and use your technical knowledge and expertise to strive for fair outcomes.

In this role, you'll play a hands-on part in every stage of the legal process, including: 

• Engaging directly with clients to take detailed instructions and build strong relationships 
• Reviewing and interpreting complex records with a critical eye 
• Drafting clear, thoughtful written communications for clients 
• Preparing briefs and liaising with medical experts and allied health professionals 
• Drafting high-quality court documents with precision and care 
• Attending procedural hearings and representing the team in court 
• Collaborating closely with barristers to prepare matters for hearing 

The experience we are looking for:

We are looking for a Lawyer with strong client service focus, personable approach, and commitment to social justice. You will ideally have at least 1 year PAE however if you have a strong desire to forge a career within this space we want to hear from you.  In addition, you will have: 

• A valid practising certificate
• Prior experience working within a Personal injury, Medical Negligence or Litigation environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships and trust
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organisational skills, with high attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills, and commitment to drive matters to resolution in a timely manner
• A strong knowledge of the relevant procedural rules relevant to personal injury practice in Victoria
• The ability to speak to clients from different backgrounds
• A solutions focused outlook with a proactive approach to deliver quality outcomes 

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