About us
Meridian Lawyers is a dynamic and innovative law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. Clients look to our experienced and award-winning team for advice in Insurance, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property and Health Law.
We are known for providing exceptional quality legal advice that is both strategic and practical. It is this blend of technical expertise and the personal relationships we have with our clients that sets us apart from our competitors.
About the Role
This fantastic role is for a Graduate to join our growing Recoveries team in our Sydney or Melbourne office. Ideally, you will either be in your final year of law studies, newly admitted, or soon to be admitted into legal practice with a keen interest in Insurance Litigation.
This fast-paced role will see you managing a practice of litigated and unlitigated motor vehicle property damage recoveries and settlements matters under the supervision and guidance of our Recoveries Principals. In return, you will receive constant mentoring from Senior Lawyers and will form part of our wider Recoveries Team which boasts a collegiate, innovative and collaborative culture, making it the perfect environment for you to develop your advocacy skills, strategic-advice work, and practice management skills.
About You
We are interested in candidates who are motivated and interested to gain expertise and insight into a variety of practice areas. Ideally, you will have:
• A genuine interest in working in insurance law or litigation.
• Ability to work fast and meticulously with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organisational skill
• Ability to work collaboratively with a strong sense of initiative and autonomy
• A great work ethic and be keen to learn and develop your career
• A hard working and dedicated approach to your practice
Education
• Completion or in last year of a recognised Law degree in Australia
Personal Qualities
• Is an active team player and seeks to build relationships with peers and team members.
• Demonstrates a can do attitude and a willingness to help others
• Innovative and alert to opportunities for continuous improvement and learning
• Contributes ideas, opinions and suggestion in team discussions
• Can effectively deal with a broad range of people at all levels in business
Why join us?
Joining Meridian Lawyers means joining a practice known for our specialisation and capability. We are a values driven organisation with a genuine, friendly and collaborative culture that respects, rewards and values input and innovation from all levels of the business. Our culture is unique in our industry.
If you want to work in a team environment that is focussed on your development, be supported while enjoying a high level of autonomy and be part of a collegiate and inspiring team, Meridian Lawyers is the right place for you.
We strive to be an employer of choice and understand that it is the contribution of our people that makes our business successful. We have a range of benefits that reward excellence, that include:
• A commitment to learning and development through our MeridianMinds program
• Supported hybrid working model
• Wellbeing initiatives including regular health and skin checks, flu vaccinations
• A range of discounts and services through a variety of leading retail and service partners
• Salary sacrificing options
• An additional paid Personal Enjoyment Day each calendar year
• A competitive employee referral program
Next Steps
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please submit your CV via this advertisement.
Visit www.meridianlawyers.com.au/careers to meet our people and learn more about this role and our business.
