Lawyer - Government and Administrative Law Melbourne
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 is 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 of 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
With the rapid growth of our Merits Review and Administrative Law practice, we are seeking an Associate to join our team in Melbourne. This is a truly varied role, which will see you working across a variety of matters. Whilst the main focus will be NDIS, you will also have the opportunity to work across other practice areas where you will gain experience in workers' compensation, personal injury, employment law, and occupational health and safety, making this an invaluable opportunity for a lawyer seeking to progress their career. Additionally, this role will see you working directly with a Partner, and closely with team members from Melbourne and our national offices who have a genuine interest in and passion for law and mentoring. The work requires attention to detail, practical problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking. This is a real opportunity to build on your existing skills and gain exposure to a broad range of practice areas.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will be an Associate level lawyer with experience or an interest in statutory schemes, including NDIS and workers' compensation. We also invite applications from candidates with less experience who otherwise meet the criteria. An interest in litigation and alternative dispute resolution involving appearances at tribunals and Courts is essential. The work requires attention to detail, practical problem-solving skills, initiative, and strategic thinking. We are also looking for someone with a good sense of humour and a desire to work closely with a national group of high energy and hardworking successful lawyers.
Other qualities which we are looking for include:
Enthusiasm and initiative The ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines, as well as compliance with reporting requirements Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication skills. Importantly, due to the sensitive nature of the work and the people it involves, you will have a versatile communication style. The ability to communicate with a variety of different people from varied backgrounds, where an understanding of personal situations is of value.
There are strong prospects for advancement in a growing national team, and whilst the reporting Partner is based in Melbourne, this role can be performed remotely and may therefore suit someone who resides in regional Victoria and interstate.
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 Morays:
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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