Legal Assistant – Medical Negligence

About the role

Join the award‑winning Medical Negligence team at Maurice Blackburn in Perth’s CBD on a full‑time, permanent basis. You will support clients through complex, high‑profile cases while developing your legal administration skills in a fast‑paced, supportive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Answer incoming client enquiries, provide timely updates and manage expectations.
• Administer client files from opening to closure, including correspondence and court document preparation.
• Arrange diaries, appointments and meetings, and handle all incoming mail.
• Prepare client bills and perform general administrative tasks as required.

Required profile

• Experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a plaintiff law firm or professional services setting is desirable.
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
• High attention to detail and strong, tactful communication skills.
• Confidence in a fast‑paced environment with a tenacious approach to meeting deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

What we offer

• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities.
• End‑of‑year leave (1 day first year, 4 days after two years).
• Comprehensive mental‑health framework, including up to 4 extra wellbeing days and a $299 reimbursement.
• 22 weeks of parental leave with superannuation guarantee and back‑to‑work transition support.