Lawyer / Associate - Employment

Company: Maurice Blackburn
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 15, 2025

Job Description:

We are an equal opportunity employer, so that we can best support you please let us know if you require any special adjustments that will need to be catered for during the recruitment process.If you would like to express your interest in vacancies at Maurice Blackburn, please search for the program or position you wish to apply for below. If no vacancies match your search we encourage you to submit your CV for consideration for any future vacancies.Our firm is only as good as the people it employs.The QLD Float Team is looking for 2 Legal Assistants to join the team. This role can either be full-time or part-time and is a 12 month fixed term contract. If you are looking for a diverse role this one could be for you! Location is flexible across Toowoomba, Ipswich and Rockhampton.About the roleOur high-profile Employment & Industrial practice is recognised as a market leader and has represented trade unions and individuals in landmark cases. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer / Associate to join our Employment and Industrial Law team in our Melbourne office on a full-time, permanent basis.Reporting to a well-respected Principal you will have the opportunity to produce quality work for our clients whilst maintaining a practical and commercial focus. You will meet with potential clients and use your legal technical knowledge and expertise to strive for fair outcomes.Some of your key Responsibilities:

• Proactively assist clients in progressing their legal matters within guidelines and provide excellent service
• Drafting written communication to clients
• Attending court for procedural hearings
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with peers, colleagues, and referrer groups
• Foster relationships with external organisations
• Ensure adherence to legal procedures and guidelinesThe experience we are looking for
  • 1 - 5 years post-admission experience
  • Experience in the Employment & Industrial law area is highly regarded
  • Experience with conducting litigation in Tribunals and Courts
  • Experience with conciliation conferences or mediations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships and trust
  • An ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent organisational skills, with high attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills, and commitment to drive matters to resolution in a timely manner
  • The ability to speak to clients from different backgrounds
  • A solutions focused outlook with a proactive approach to deliver quality outcomesOur 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 LoadingOur 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.Please note that all successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.
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