Associate/Senior Associate - Government & Administrative Law
Sydney
About us
Moray & Agnew is one of Australia's leading specialist insurance law firms with over 700 employees nationally. We have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Perth and Cairns, and have an unrivalled reputation in our market. Over the last decade, the firm has tripled in size to support the growth of our Australian and international clients.
Moray & Agnew are proudly committed to fostering a flexible, inclusive and diverse environment for our employees. In 2020 we were named one of the 25 most attractive firms to work at in Australia, and with the fourth highest percentage of female Partners according to the AFR Law Partnership Survey as at July 2022, we were identified as Australia's most female-friendly firm by the Australian Financial Review.
We are passionate about what we do and want you to be too. We value technical excellence and the ability to function independently or in a team. We offer a unique workplace culture and excellent opportunities to further your personal and professional development.
About the role
An opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Commonwealth Government team in our busy Sydney office. The team acts for a broad range of clients, including Commonwealth Departments and Agencies primarily in Public Law litigation. The matters span across Commonwealth employee compensation, military compensation & veterans' entitlements, and disability insurance access and planning matters under the NDIS. Working under the guidance of a distinguished Partner as part of a friendly and collegiate team, this position will see you primarily engaged in the day-to-day conduct of litigated matters in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
The work requires attention to detail, practical problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking. If you're looking for a role in which you can develop your existing skills in a supportive and friendly environment, this role is the perfect opportunity.
About you
While general litigation experience will be highly regarded, it is your passion and enthusiasm for the law, and your genuine interest in developing in the Public Law space, that will see you be successful in this role. Your strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and importantly, your commitment to excellent client service, will be of utmost importance.
Culture & benefits of working with us
We celebrate diverse thinking and experiences. We encourage our employees to bring their true and authentic selves to the workplace. To help support you in achieving this, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits:
Flexible working arrangements
to help you balance your work and personal commitments.
Dress for your day
because we trust our employees to make choices which appropriately represent the firm.
Continuous learning and development programs
to ensure that you are always being challenged, engaged, and encouraged to grow.
Health and wellness initiatives
, including an Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your family, and corporate discounts at over 400 leading fitness and wellbeing brands across Australia.
Paid parental leave
policy, and in addition, we are now accredited as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace.
Diversity, inclusion, and equality
– we have a comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion policy, and a number of employee reference groups (LGBTIQA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers, and Health & Wellbeing) to ensure that the firm continues to live its values.
We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply to this position. If this opportunity is attractive to you, please submit your cover letter, CV, and academic transcript.
Moray & Agnew encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. In the spirit of reconciliation, Moray & Agnew acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to elders past, present, and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know in your application.
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