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're looking for a motivated Paralegal to join our dedicated Abuse Law team on a full-time, permanent basis in our Melbourne CBD office.
This is an opportunity to do work that truly matters. You'll support a lawyer across a diverse and meaningful caseload, helping survivors of childhood sexual abuse seek justice while building your expertise in a highly specialised and evolving area of law.
Maurice Blackburn has been at the forefront of Abuse Law, advocating for survivors with compassion, integrity and purpose. If you're looking to grow your legal career in a supportive, high-performing team where your work makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Your responsibilities will include:
Given the nature of this work, there will be times when you'll be exposed to challenging material. Your wellbeing is a priority, which is why our team has access to external psychological support, and training in managing vicarious trauma.
What we're looking for
You're organised, proactive and eager to learn. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy working in a fast-paced practice and are passionate about delivering exceptional client service.
You'll bring:
At Maurice Blackburn, you'll work alongside people who are passionate about making a difference. For almost 100 years, we've stood up for people when it matters most—and we're always looking for people who share our commitment to fairness, courage and social justice.
If you're ready to build a rewarding career where your work creates meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.
Team MB Benefits:
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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.
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 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.
