Senior Associate
Legal & CompliancePosted 13 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Associate/Senior Associate (Medical Negligence)”
Posted 13 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Associate/Senior Associate (Medical Negligence)”
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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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate / Senior Associate to join our Medical Negligence team in our Melbourne CBD office on a full-time, permanent basis. You will have the opportunity to manage your own practice, producing high quality work for our clients whilst maintaining a practical and commercial focus. In this role you will be constantly challenged and expanding your skill set. You will meet with potential clients and use your technical knowledge and expertise to strive for fair outcomes.
Our Medical Negligence team are leaders in the field, with a focus on high profile, catastrophic, complex and sensitive matters. Many of the team have been recognised externally for their expertise in this area, providing excellent opportunities for training and mentorship. The team has successfully represented hundreds of patients and their families, securing favourable outcomes across all areas of medical negligence, including coronial inquests.
The experience we are looking for
Team MB Benefits:
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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.