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 

Join our Melbourne office as an Associate / Senior Associate Lawyer in the Work injuries team. With a diverse client base, the work is challenging and rewarding with excellent career development opportunities. In joining the team, you will become part of our experienced group of specialised Lawyers who are passionate about extending justice to everyone who needs it. The role is unique and involves an almost exclusive litigation practice across a range of jurisdictions.

You will have sound legal technical skills and be experienced in managing your own file load, with demonstrated decision making and analytical skills.  

The experience we are looking for 

You are an energetic, client-focused Associate / Senior Associate Lawyer looking to be constantly challenged and to continuously expand your skill set.  In addition, you will have: 

• 5+ years post admission experience  

• Experience working within a Personal Injuries environment ideally with a background in Road Injury matters  

• Ability to work in a team environment 

• Demonstrated proactive approach to file management 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience providing high level client service 

• Experience working in a high-volume work environment  

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 

… 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.