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 in our Perth office for a Lawyer with 2-3 years' experience to join our General Insurance team.
This close-knit group acts for major insurers in the areas of Workers' Compensation, Public Liability and complex Property Damage/Recoveries matters.
Working directly with a Partner recognised by Doyles Guide and Best Lawyers, a large portion of your role will focus on the Workers' Compensation aspect of the practice, and will see you regularly attending WorkCover for reconciliation conferences, directions hearings, pre-arbitration conferences, and arbitration hearings.
No two matters will be the same, and in this role you will gain hands-on experience across a wide variety of claims, ranging from minor to catastrophic injuries.
About you To be successful in this position, you will have 2-3 years of post-admission experience, and existing experience in Workers' Compensation.
We also invite applications from plaintiff lawyers with WorkCover experience.
If you are someone who enjoys a degree of autonomy whilst having the guidance of a supportive Partner, this could be the ideal role for you.
We value your commitment to providing exceptional customer service to our clients, enthusiasm and passion for the law, and a growth mindset.
We are also looking for:
Exceptional organisational skills;A mature and professional approach;The ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines;Self-confidence and initiative.Culture & benefits of working with us We celebrate diverse thinking and experiences.
We encourage our employees to bring their true and authentic self to the workplace.
To help support you in achieving this, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits and we are confident that you will find something to love at Moray & Agnew:
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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