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

We are looking for a Lawyer with 2–3 years' PAE to join our national Superannuation & Insurance Litigation team on a full-time, permanent basis, based in our Sydney or Melbourne office. This role will suit candidates looking to make their mark within the Firm while helping everyday Australians.

This is a genuinely dynamic role, where the successful applicant will provide strategic input on claims and run a broad range of litigated matters — from Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) and Income Protection disputes to large and complex home insurance claims, to complicated disputes over financial advice. No two matters look the same, and you'll be building broad expertise across insurance, superannuation and civil litigation in multiple jurisdictions.

Our Superannuation & Insurance team assists individuals with their:

• TPD, Income Protection, Trauma and Life claims against the life insurance cover attached to their superannuation or held directly. This gives individuals and their families a level of financial security when they're no longer able to work, or provides financial support to their family after their death;
• general insurance disputes (Home & Contents, Car and Marine); and
• claims against financial advisers and institutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, well-respected and market leading team and firm. If you're driven, motivated, and looking for a fast-paced, supportive work environment, consider advancing your career at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers.

What you'll bring

• Prior experience acting on behalf of plaintiffs in insurance or personal injury litigation
  
  You have strong client and relationship-building skills, and can cultivate and manage relationships with referrers and other external stakeholders
• You work effectively with others and foster positive relationships
• You contribute to team success and collaborate seamlessly
• You're resourceful — you find creative solutions and adapt to challenges
• You're determined and motivated to make a difference, driving successful outcomes
• You're client-focused, with a genuine passion for helping people
• Knowledge of the procedural civil litigation rules in your jurisdiction

Your day-to-day

• Speaking with clients to understand their circumstances and promptly identify their legal problems, before mapping out the most efficient and effective strategy to resolve their disputes
• Reviewing and analysing insurance policies and trust deeds, medical records/reports and expert evidence
• Drafting written communications to clients, expert witnesses and solicitors
• Drafting court documents, including affidavits and pleadings
• Instructing at mediations, interlocutory hearings and trials
• Deeply understanding your clients' needs throughout the life of their matter

• If you love what you do, and it shows in the quality of your work, join us in making a difference.

Here are our exceptional 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