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.

 We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Commonwealth Injury Compensation (CIC) practice on a full-time, permanent basis, in either our Brisbane, North Lakes or Chermside offices.

This role has a strong focus on Comcare matters and is well suited to a paralegal with experience or interest in statutory schemes, detailed medical evidence, and supporting clients through Commonwealth workers’ compensation processes. The role will also involve assisting with NDIS disputes, including helping to prepare matters for the Administrative Review Tribunal.

This position is an important support role within the broader CIC practice. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to assist in achieving practice outcomes, help prepare advice for clients, and support the interpretation of policy and claims processes. You will also assist with managing enquiries, coordinating workflows, and contributing to consistency in the team’s approach to statutory matters.

In this role you will be constantly challenged and expand your skill set. The successful applicant will ideally have:

• Experience in a legal support role as a legal assistant or paralegal;
• Demonstrated experience working on Comcare / Commonwealth workers’ compensation matters, or a strong background in complex work injury or statutory compensation schemes.
• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to multi-task;
• Strong communication skills in liaising both internally and externally;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; and
• Enthusiasm and the ability to learn & grow in this area 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. 

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