Special Counsel (Personal Injuries)

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.   

Job Description

How will you contribute to ensuring access to justice for all?  

Job Description

Maurice Blackburn fights hard to obtain outcomes that make a genuine difference in people's lives. Our professional, hardworking employees come from a variety of backgrounds and recognise that a fair outcome for our clients is worth fighting for. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, client focused Special Counsel with a passion for Personal Injuries as well as a proven record of achieving excellent outcomes for their clients, to join our Brisbane team. You will have excellent legal technical skills and be experienced in high quantum claims load. With demonstrated decision making and analytical skills you will also be a strong communicator. 

You will manage a file load that is of a complex nature and/or consists of high quantum claims. Your role will also require you to provide ad hoc strategic advice to lawyers across the practice.  

Qualifications

• Experience within in Workers' Compensation, Public Liability and Compulsory Third-Party claims 
• Experience with the National Injury Insurance Scheme is preferable 
• Unrestricted Practicing Certificate is desirable 
• Demonstrated litigation experience 
• Demonstrated capacity in executing business development 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience providing high level client service 
• Demonstrated proactive approach to file management 
• Experience working in a high-volume work environment 

Additional Information

Our People Commitment comes with the following benefits 

• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities delivered by our Learning & Development team   
• 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy  
• End of Year leave, 1 day first year, 3 days after 2 years  
• Comprehensive mental health framework, including wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year) and a $299 reimbursement  
• A hybrid flex model with ergonomic reimbursements for your home set up  
• 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 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