Legal Assistant (Abuse Law)

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated Legal Assistant to join our dedicated Abuse Law team on a full-time, permanent basis. Located in our Perth CBD office, you’ll play a key role in supporting a diverse and meaningful caseload of Abuse Law matters.

Maurice Blackburn has a long history of practising in Abuse Law, and of advocating on the part of survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This is a unique opportunity to establish credentials and expertise in a developing area of law. 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!

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
• Liaise with Courts, barristers, defendant solicitors and doctors
• 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 similar role, ideally within a Personal Injuries environment
• Compassionate, resilient and maturity to handle the nature of the work
• 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)
• Proven ability to build strong relationships
• Able to use judgement about escalation of issues / information to Supervisor
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite