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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