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

Our Public Liability team are leaders in the field and as such we are growing. We are committed to supporting people who are hurt in a public place as a result of another individual or an organisation’s negligent behaviour and guide them on how they may be covered by public liability law and be eligible to receive compensation. Now that’s a job with strong purpose!

Our Public Liability practice is seeking a Paralegal to join our team on a part-time, six month contract.

The experience we are looking for

We are looking for a third- or fourth-year law student, with a strong client service focus, personable approach, and commitment to social justice to join our Melbourne team as a Paralegal. In addition, you will have:

• An understanding of core legal principles derived from completing or having completed a law degree;

• Experience in conducting either objective or subjective discovery on large matters is essential;

• Some understanding of the governments offshore refugee policy and a general awareness of current affairs relating to asylum seekers; • Superior academic results in law;

• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload whilst maintaining a high level of focus; and

• A commitment to Maurice Blackburn's beliefs and values.

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

• Fitness and wellbeing discounts •

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