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 proactive and detail-oriented Legal Operations Team Assistant to join our Personal Injuries team in Brisbane. In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Legal Operations Manager and Senior Leadership Team to ensure that day-to-day responsibilities are dealt with efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with Australia’s a leading  plaintiff law firm and make a meaningful impact.

Key responsibilities

• Task Management: Develop and follow up on task lists to ensure deadlines are met.
• Meeting Coordination: Plan agendas, prepare presentations, and keep records of decisions and follow-up actions.
• Financial Administration: reconciliation of credit card statements and expenses, perform budget management tasks such as development of target tracking documents and reporting frameworks
• Travel Arrangements: Coordinate travel and accommodation logistics.
• Communication: Monitor the Legal Operations Team inbox and handle enquiries.
• Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Information Management: Maintain up-to-date contact lists and guides.
• Event coordination: provide event support such as venue research, event registration, catering and onsite support  

The experience we are looking for

• Previous experience in a corporate environment as a team assistant, or similar role
• Previous experience in a law firm is preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Personable with the ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Well-developed communication skills (written, oral, and interpersonal) for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• Outstanding customer service attributes, including a professional image, customer focus and active listening

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and work independently to plan, coordinate, and organise projects

Our People Commitment comes with the following benefits:

• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities 
• 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy
• 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
• Discounted gym membership
• A hybrid flex working model
• Salary Continuance & Life Insurance
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

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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.

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