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 and team

A growing team. A busy practice. A role with real impact.

Our high profile Employment & Industrial practice is recognised as a market leader and has represented trade unions and individuals in landmark cases. Due to significant growth, we are looking to add a Lawyer to our Sydney office to support client work, manage matters, and assist with client intake.

This is a hands-on role within a dynamic, tight-knit and supportive team. You’ll work across a broad range of employment matters while contributing to a busy and growing practice, including assisting with initial consultations.

You will:

• Assist in managing matters from inception through to resolution under supervision
• Draft legal documents, correspondence and advice using established precedents
• Conduct legal research and analyse legislation and case law
• Participate in client consultations and provide high-quality, empathetic service
• Support negotiation strategies, briefing counsel and progressing litigation matters
• Build relationships with clients, referrers and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment

About you

We’re open to a range of experience levels, but the ideal candidate will bring:

• A Bachelor of Laws and a current practising certificate
• Experience in private practice (plaintiff or respondent), ideally in employment law
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and a busy workload
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with sound judgement

We’re particularly interested in candidates at the upper end of the junior lawyer band, preferably 2-3 years PAE, though we will also consider strong graduates who have completed a structured grad program.

 Team MB benefits*: 

• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities 
• 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy
• 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
• Discounted gym membership
• A hybrid flex working model
• Salary Continuance & Life Insurance
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

We offer 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, religion, age and family arrangements. We love that you have a life outside of work and we’re happy to support yours. 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