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 highly motivated Law Clerk to join our Road & Work Injuries (WorkCover) team in our Melbourne office on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing plaintiff practice supporting clients who have sustained workplace injuries. Working closely with an experienced legal team, you will provide high-quality legal and administrative support, help drive an exceptional client experience and contribute to the efficient management of WorkCover matters from commencement through to resolution.

Key responsibilities

• Champion the Maurice Blackburn values and advocate for clients to make a positive difference in their lives.
• Provide legal and administrative support to an established WorkCover legal team.
• Assist with the day-to-day management of WorkCover files under the supervision of lawyers.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents using precedents.
• Coordinate claims documentation and liaise with clients, insurers, medical providers and other external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key internal and external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with lawyers and legal support staff to deliver exceptional client service.
• Proactively support the team to maintain efficiency and achieve high performance.
• Provide confidential administrative support, including file management, diary coordination and document preparation.
• Contribute to mentoring and supporting junior legal support staff where required.

The experience we are looking for

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and passionate about delivering exceptional client service. Ideally, you'll bring:

• Experience as a Law Clerk or Senior Legal Assistant within Personal Injury, WorkCover or a similar plaintiff practice.
• A sound understanding of WorkCover claims, court processes and legal procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• High-level administrative and file management skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Teams (Excel experience is advantageous).
• The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.

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.

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