Junior Legal Assistant
An exciting opportunity to join our passionate Perth team - kick start your legal administration career with Maurice Blackburn.
Summary about this job
Administrative Assistants
Company: Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
Location: Perth
Work type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive Salary & Benefits
Phone: +61-8-7549-3178
Fax: +61-7-4429-6099
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Detail information about job Junior Legal Assistant. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Employer of Choice
- Close knit & supportive team
- Award winning employee Health & Wellbeing Program
The Firm
Since the day Maurice Blackburn opened our doors nearly a hundred years ago, we’ve been in the business of helping people; fighting to make a genuine difference to people’s lives. We exist to help everyday Australians use the law to fight back against unfair treatment. Our passion for righting wrongs is at the heart of everything we do. This is why we’ve grown to become Australia’s leading social justice law firm. After all, we believe wholeheartedly in what we do.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Legal Assistant to join our Personal Injuries team at our Perth office on a full time permanent basis. This is a fantastic entry level opportunity available for someone looking to commence their career in the legal sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- General reception tasks;
- Liaising with clients, experts and other professionals;
- Assist with creating legal documentation;
- Arrange and manage appointments;
- Prepare basic correspondence for clients;
- Provide accurate information to clients within a timely manner;
- General administration duties
Skills & experience we're looking for:
- Demonstrated experience within a customer service role;
- Experience in a legal or professional services environment highly desirable;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite;
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to interact with clients and staff at all levels;
- Ability to stay calm and work at an optimum level in pressure situations;
- Strong organisational skills;
- A genuine interest in working in a plaintiff law firm.
A law firm like no other.
Work with people who are truly passionate about the work we do and the impact we have on the community. From the kind of people who work here, to the kind of cases we take on, these values have run deeply throughout our organisation for almost a century.
We also offer great employee benefits, some of which include:
- Ongoing coaching and career development
- Fully paid gym membership
- Salary Continuance & Life Insurance
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
- Wellbeing Programs for you and your family
- Generous leave entitlements
- Health and Wellbeing Leave
How to Apply
Click the ‘Apply’ button and include your resume and cover letter.
Please note, direct applications will not be accepted.