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Legal Assistant / Trainee Legal AssistantAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsFor 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 peoples lives, which is why we are one of Australias most respected law firms. Maurice Blackburn, experience you can count on.About the roleWere excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Legal Assistant or Legal Assistant to join our Work Injuries team in a permanent full-time or part-time capacity, based primarily at our Traralgon office. While some flexibility is available, this role is predominantly in-office to support ongoing training and collaboration.As part of a small, supportive team, youll 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.Were 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.Prior legal experience isnt required well provide comprehensive on-the-job training for the right candidate. For this reason, we strongly encourage applicants living in Gippsland or nearby regions to apply.The experience we are looking forStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneouslyAbility to prioritise tasks and stay calm under pressureA proactive attitude and the initiative to tackle tasks independentlyComfortable working in fast-paced environments while consistently meeting deadlinesHigh attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of workClear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal, when dealing with clients and colleaguesA proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationshipsA team player who can also work autonomously when requiredStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to escalate issues appropriately to your supervisorCompetence in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) to perform day-to-day tasks efficiently.Our People Commitment comes with the following benefits:Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policyEnd of Year leave, 1 day first year, 4 days after 2 yearsComprehensive mental health framework, including wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year) and $299 reimbursementDiscounted gym membershipA hybrid flex working modelSalary Continuance & Life Insurance17.5% 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 were 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 were committed to responding to every applicant.How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.We are Australias leading plaintiff law firm. We employ over 1,000 of the countrys brightest, most compassionate and determined minds.With local knowledge and a national network of experts, we have the experience you can count on.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr