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.
The Role
We have an exciting permanent position for a Team Assistant in our Melbourne Business Development team. This role will support initiatives that enable our law practices to grow their business and enhance client relationships. You will be highly organised and personable and someone who enjoys an environment where no two days are the same!
Key Responsibilities:
- Support BD planning process by arranging and managing appointments, diaries and emails
- Foster relationships with external groups and identify new opportunities
- Coordinate involvement in referred events as well as organise and delivery MB events
- Create and update calendar of events
- Complete general market, industry specific, competitor and prospective client research
- Providing general administrative support and coordination as required
The experience we are looking for:
- Sales, marketing or commerce focused tertiary qualification
- Understanding of business development, sales or marketing principles
- Experience in event management/coordination
- Experience working in a high-volume work environment
- Ability to adapt to different styles and build rapport with people at different levels
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities and attributes
- Well-developed communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal) in liaising with internal and external clients
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and work independently to plan, coordinate and organise projects
Our People Commitment comes with the following 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
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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.
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
