Maurice Blackburn Lawyers

Associate/Senior Associate (Medical Negligence)

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers  •  Melbourne, AU (Hybrid)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate / Senior Associate to join our Medical Negligence team in our Melbourne CBD office on a full-time, permanent basis. You will have the opportunity to manage your own practice, producing high quality work for our clients whilst maintaining a practical and commercial focus. In this role you will be constantly challenged and expanding your skill set. You will meet with potential clients and use your technical knowledge and expertise to strive for fair outcomes.

Our Medical Negligence team are leaders in the field, with a focus on high profile, catastrophic, complex and sensitive matters. Many of the team have been recognised externally for their expertise in this area, providing excellent opportunities for training and mentorship. The team has successfully represented hundreds of patients and their families, securing favourable outcomes across all areas of medical negligence, including coronial inquests.

The experience we are looking for

  • 5-7+ years post admission experience
  • Experience working within a personal injuries’ litigation environment with a background in medical negligence matters
  • Ability to supervise and train others, including paralegals and junior lawyers
  • Proven leadership and people management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with experience providing high level client service
  • Willingness to assist other team members, especially junior solicitors
  • Display empathy and compassion for our clients
  • Ability to think creatively to find legal and advocacy solutions for our clients
  • Experience in working with a team to prepare matters for mediation and hearing
  • Capability to draft court documents, letters of advice and conduct complex legal research in novel and unfamiliar areas of law

Team MB Benefits:

  • Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities 
  • 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
  • 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy
  • Rewards and recognition platform with fitness, retail, and entertainment 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.

Additional Information

Our Circle Back Initiative partnership means we’re committed to responding to every applicant.

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

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers

About Maurice Blackburn Lawyers

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers is Australia’s leading plaintiff and social justice law firm. We have built a reputation on the unwavering belief that the law should serve everyone, not just those who can afford it.

For more than 100 years, Maurice Blackburn has had a proud history that includes the 40-hour workweek, the largest and most significant class action settlement in Australian history for the Black Saturday bushfires, protecting women and children on Manus Island and Nauru, and defending underpaid 7-Eleven employees.

With over 1,100 employees across 33 offices in Australia, our staff are empathetic, genuine and tenacious. We leave no stone unturned to win a case. So far, we have helped over 500,000 Australians seek justice.

Like our clients, our lawyers come from all kinds of backgrounds and have various experiences and expertise. All employees have the opportunity to participate in multiple firm-based committees, including the Women's Law Section, Indigenous, Diversity, Social Justice and Sustainability committees. The firm is committed to ensure all employees have a work-life balance, and as a result, we have developed an award-winning Health and Wellbeing Program.

A career at Maurice Blackburn is like no other.

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Melbourne, AU
Year Founded
1919
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