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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 relationship we have with our clients that sets us apart from our competitors.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Law Graduate/Solicitor to join our high-performing Insurance litigation team in our Perth office. Ideally, you will be a recent law graduate, newly admitted or have up to 2 years’ post qualification experience with a strong interest in insurance litigation and health law.

This role will see you working on a wide variety of professional indemnity and health law matters (including medical negligence claims and disciplinary proceedings) within a highly collaborative and supportive team. In return, the role will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to work alongside two of our highly regarded Principals, whilst receiving mentorship to support their career advancement based on proven performance.

About you

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need:

• A genuine interest in insurance and health law
• Maintained high academic performance throughout your studies
• Ability to work fast and meticulously with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• 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

Prior litigation and defendant insurance experience will be considered favourably, however candidates possessing outstanding technical skills and a preparedness to proactively develop an understanding of the Insurance and Health law framework are encouraged to apply.  Written applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and academic transcript showing subject results and course GPA. 

Personal Qualities

• Honest
• Forthright
• Team player
• Positive and helpful manner
• Active listener and receptive to feedback
• Innovative and alert to opportunities for continuous improvement and learning
• Strong work ethic

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.

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, which 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.