Legal Assistant (Med Neg QLD)

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Maurice Blackburn is seeking a permanent full-time Legal Assistant for the Brisbane Medical Negligence team. You will provide high quality admin and legal support, manage client files from opening to closure, handle inquiries with empathy, coordinate diaries and meetings, draft and format correspondence and court documents, obtain medical records, and liaise with clients, medical practitioners, hospitals, experts and courts, while assisting with billing and reporting. The role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong MS Office skills and excellent communication, and values client service; legal experience is helpful but not required. To apply, tailor your resume and cover letter to demonstrate organizational discipline, concrete examples of multi-stakeholder coordination, and a willingness to grow with the firm, plus alignment with Courage, Compassion, Collaboration, Fairness and Tenacity. Circle Back Initiative ensures every applicant is acknowledged and background checks apply; benefits include coaching, wellbeing and parental leave and a hybrid model.

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 Medical Negligence team is dedicated to protecting the rights and entitlements of our clients. We’re now looking for a permanent Legal Assistant to join our Brisbane-based team, in a full time capacity. 

The successful candidate will be someone who is willing to grow and develop their skills in a busy role. You will use your strong client service skills to support our clients and be in frequent contact with them. Your responsibilities will include answering and managing incoming calls, diary management, file management, preparation of correspondence, court documents and briefs of evidence, and providing day-to-day administrative support. 

• Provide high-quality administrative and legal support to lawyers within the Medical Negligence team.
• Manage client files from opening through to closure, ensuring accurate and timely file management.
• Answer client enquiries and provide updates in a professional, empathetic and timely manner.
• Liaise with clients, medical practitioners, hospitals, experts, barristers, courts and other stakeholders.
• Prepare, draft and format legal and client correspondence and documentation.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, medico-legal assessments and diary management.
• Obtain and organise medical records, reports and other evidentiary material.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email and mail.
• Assist with billing, file administration and matter-related reporting requirements.
• Provide general administrative support to the broader team as required.

If you are passionate about helping people when they are going through a hard time, then this is the role for you. 

The experience we are looking for

If you are an experienced Legal Assistant looking for a new opportunity, or someone with an administration and/or customer service background, we want to hear from you! Experience in the legal industry is preferred but not required.  

We value excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of clients. Our team works in a fast-paced environment with competing demands, so strong organisational and time management skills are a must. If you're a team player with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, we would love to hear from you. 

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