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Meridian Lawyers is a dynamic and innovative law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra.

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 opportunity is for an enthusiastic Graduate looking to join our high-performing General Insurance practice in our Melbourne office on a full-time basis.  Ideally, you will have completed university. 

You will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of interesting and high-profile public and product liability matters (including both personal injury and property damage) under the supervision and guidance of our Principals. Our specialised expertise lies in effectively managing high-volume and intricate disputes, offering tailored claims management solutions to insurers.

This exciting role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to be heavily exposed to and involved in all aspects of our cases, allowing you to make a significant contribution to their outcome. You will receive consistent mentoring from Principals and Senior Lawyers and will form part of our wider 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 experience and insight into our insurance law and litigation practice area. 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 skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and be a key member of a busy and close-knit team
• A great work ethic and be keen to learn and develop your career

Education

• Completion of a recognised Law degree in Australia
• Completion or about to complete Practice Legal Training (PLT)

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.

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:

• 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 (including novated leases)
• An additional paid Personal Enjoyment Day each calendar year
• Ability to purchase up to 1 week of additional annual leave per financial year
• An employee referral program
• A commitment to learning and development through our MeridianMinds program

Next Steps

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please submit your CV, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript via this advertisement.

Visit www.meridianlawyers.com.au/careers to meet our people and learn more about this role and our business.