Moray & Agnew is one of Australia's leading specialistinsurance law firms with over 700 employees nationally. We haveoffices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Perthand Cairns, and have an unrivalled reputation in our market. Overthe last decade, the firm has tripled in size to support the growthof our Australian and international clients.
Moray & Agnew are proudly committed to fostering a flexible,inclusive and diverse environment for our employees. In 2020 wewere named one of the 25 most attractive firms to work at inAustralia, and with the fourth highest percentage of femalePartners according to the AFR Law Partnership Survey as at July2022, we were identified as Australia's most female-friendlyfirm by the Australian Financial Review.
We are passionate about what we do and want you to be too. Wevalue technical excellence and the ability to functionindependently or in a team. We offer a unique workplace culture andexcellent opportunities to further your personal and professionaldevelopment.
About the role We have an exciting full-time opportunity in our Sydney GeneralInsurance team for a Lawyer with 0-3 years' PAE. The workwill primarily relate to the defence of claims involving insurancecoverage, public liability and litigation across Australia arisingfrom all types of asbestos, silica and other dust exposures. Thisposition will give you direct access to a Specialist AccreditedPartner, recognised by Doyle's Guide and Best Lawyers, andother senior practitioners. It is a wonderful opportunity for ajunior lawyer looking to gain hands-on experience in a busy andfriendly team.
About you To be successful in this role, you will be an admitted lawyerwith up to 3 years' PAE, and experience in a litigationsetting. Experience in dust disease litigation is not crucial,however your enthusiasm and willingness to learn will be highlyregarded. If you are someone who enjoys a degree of autonomy whilsthaving the guidance of a supportive Partner, this could be theideal role for you. We value your commitment to providingexceptional customer service to our clients, your enthusiasm andpassion for the law, and a growth mindset. Some of the attributeswe are also looking for include:
Exceptional organisational skills;A mature and professional approach;The ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines;andSelf-confidence and initiative.Culture & benefits of working with us We celebrate diverse thinking and experiences. We encourage ouremployees to bring their true and authentic self to the workplace.To help support you in achieving this, we offer our employees awide range of benefits and we are confident that you will findsomething to love at Morays:
Flexible working arrangements to help youbalance your work and personal commitments.Dress for your day because we trust ouremployees to make choices which appropriately represent thefirm.Continuous learning and developmentprograms to ensure that you are always beingchallenged, engaged and encouraged to grow.Health and wellness initiatives, includingan Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your family,and corporate discounts at over 400 leading fitness andwellbeing brands across Australia.Paid parental leave policy, and inaddition, we are now accredited as a Breastfeeding FriendlyWorkplace.Diversity, inclusion and equality –we have a comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion policy, and anumber of employee reference groups (LGBTIQA+, Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander, Gender, Parents & Caregivers,Mature Workers, and Health & Wellbeing) to ensure that thefirm continues to live its values.We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply tothis position. If this opportunity is attractive to you, pleasesubmit your cover letter, CV and academic transcript.
Moray & Agnew encourage applications from Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander candidates. In the spirit ofreconciliation Moray & Agnew acknowledges the TraditionalCustodians of country throughout Australia and their connections toland, sea and community. We pay our respect to elders past, presentand emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander peoples today.
If you require any adjustments to participate in ourrecruitment process, please let us know in yourapplication.
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