Legal Assistant (Medical Negligence)

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Maurice Blackburn in Perth is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Medical Negligence team, offering a busy yet supportive environment with mentorship and justice-focused work. The role includes answering client enquiries, providing updates, managing files from open to close, drafting letters and court documents, diary management, mail and billing, with emphasis on client service, organisation. Ideal candidates have prior legal assistant or paralegal experience, excel at multi-tasking under pressure, work autonomously or in a team, and communicate clearly. Tips: tailor your resume to show plaintiff-side or services experience, demonstrate initiative, highlight MS Office proficiency, and align with our values Courage, Compassion, Collaboration, Fairness and Tenacity; note that background checks apply.

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 

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our Medical Negligence Team on a full-time, permanent basis in our Perth CBD office. The successful candidate will be willing to grow and develop their skills in a busy role whilst using their strong client service skills to support our clients. If you're a driven and motivated individual, looking for a fast paced and supportive work environment, consider advancing your career at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers!

Our Medical Negligence team are leaders in the field, with a focus on high profile, catastrophic, complex and sensitive matters. Many of the team have been recognised externally for their expertise in this area, providing excellent opportunities for training and mentorship. The team has successfully represented hundreds of patients and their families, securing favourable outcomes across all areas of medical negligence, including coronial Inquests.

Key responsibilities

• Answer all incoming client enquiries and assist or transfer calls where appropriate
• Provide accurate updates and information to clients within a timely manner and manage expectations
• Manage the administration of all client files from open to close
• Produce client correspondence and prepare court documents as requested
• Arrange and manage diaries, appointments and meetings
• Action all incoming mail
• Prepare bills for clients
• Any other generalist administrative tasks as requested

The experience we are looking for 

• Experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a plaintiff law firm or assistant in a professional services firm is desirable
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work under pressure
• The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Enthusiasm and initiative
• Confidence in fast paced environments with tenacity to meet deadlines
• High attention to detail
• Excellent and tactful communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
• Proficiency with the 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