Our Trainee Legal Assistant Program

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What do we look for in a Trainee Legal Assistant?

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Our Trainee Legal Assistant Program provides broad ranging training designed to familiarise you with all aspects of plaintiff law. The program encourages active participation and contribution, enabling you to be rewarded with excellent training opportunities, and to provide you with a real sense of accomplishment.

A position in the Junior Legal Assistant Program with Maurice Blackburn means an exciting and rewarding beginning to your legal career.

What do we look for in a Trainee Legal Assistant?

Each year we recruit a number of Trainee Legal Assistants across our Victorian, Sydney and Brisbane offices.

Our successful candidates clearly demonstrate the following:

a genuine interest in plaintiff law and knowledge of our areas of practice;

an understanding of our history and appreciation of our philosophy

completion of, or working towards, a tertiary qualification (i.e.: Advanced Diploma of Business/Legal Practice) or similar

superior communication skills (both verbal and written)

client service and team focus

initiative and adaptability

ability to apply time management and organisational skills

a minimum typing speed of 40wpm

an empathy for diversity and social justice

Your Trainee Legal Assistant Program

The Trainee Legal Assistant program was developed to attract tertiary qualified graduates who are keen to move into the legal arena. The program consists of two six month rotations through practice teams and is structured to provide you with the opportunity to develop a thorough understanding of two practice areas.

Prior to your rotation, you will be consulted regarding your preferences and, where possible, we will place you in the areas that genuinely interest you.

During each rotation, you will sit with an experienced legal assistant who will be your ‘coach’ and will work with you on a daily basis. They will also provide you with ongoing feedback on your development.

At the end of each rotation, a handover appraisal will be conducted to give you further feedback about your performance and to identify training needs.

Induction

All Trainee Legal Assistants will participate in an induction program, which involves an introduction to the firm and the staff, an overview of the various jurisdictions in which the firm practices and training on our office systems.

The Application Process

Victoria

Applications for Trainee Legal Assistant roles in our Victorian offices open on 13 October 2008 and close on 31 October 2008 . Interviews will be conducted from Monday 10 November 2008 and offers will be made to successful candidates in the week commencing 1 December 2008. The program will commence on Monday 3 February 2009.

To apply please email your cover letter, resume and academic transcript to: kdobbrick@mauriceblackburn.com.au, or alternatively send a hard copy to Kate Dobbrick, Level 10, 456 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.

Your application should include:

a covering letter explaining why you would like to work with Maurice Blackburn;

your resume, including details of any relevant memberships or involvements with community programs; and

a copy of your academic transcript.

If you have any questions, please contact the Victorian HR team on 03 9605 2700.

Queensland

For information regarding opportunities in Queensland, please contact Rob Callander on 07 3016 0300.

New South Wales

For information regarding opportunities in New South Wales, please contact David Kelly on 02 92611488.