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:

Exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Abuse Team in Sydney on a full-time or part-time (minimum 4 days per week) permanent basis.

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.

Due to the nature of the practice, there will at times be exposure to challenging material, consequently all staff in the practice are supported through access to external psychological support as well as market leading and award winning internal vicarious trauma training.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, drafting court documents, preparing legal correspondence, liaising with counsel, liaising with clients, conducting research and obtaining witness statements. This work is conducted under the supervision of a lawyer.  

Key selection criteria:

In this role you will be constantly challenged and expand your skill set. The successful applicant will ideally have:

• Experience in a legal support role as a legal assistant, law clerk or paralegal; or be a 2nd or 3rd year law student with a passion for plaintiff law
• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to multi-task;
• Strong communication skills in liaising both internally and externally;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; and
• Enthusiasm and the ability to learn & grow in this area of law.

Our people commitment comes with the following benefits:

• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities; 
• 22 weeks parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and a 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 health reimbursement;
• Discounted gym membership;
• A hybrid flex working model;
• Salary continuance & life insurance; and
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading.

… just to name a few. Terms & Conditions apply.

Our shared values represent what we stand for and guide how we act, with courage; compassion; collaboration; fairness and tenacity.

This role offers the opportunity to work with people who are truly passionate about the work we do and the impact we have on the community. From the kind of people who work here, to the kind of cases we take on, these values have run deeply throughout our organisation for almost a century.

We love that you have a life outside work and we’re happy to support yours. We provide you with a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, backed by inclusive leaders and progressive people policies, where you can be your authentic self and thrive. At Maurice Blackburn 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.