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 opportunity is for a motivated Graduate to join our high-performing, fast paced Recoveries team in our Melbourne office. This role will see you working within a practice of litigated and unlitigated motor vehicle property damage recoveries and settlements matters under the supervision and guidance of our Recoveries Principals. 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 have maintained high academic performance throughout their studies and are motivated to gain expertise and insight into Insurance law. Ideally, you will have: A genuine interest in insurance law and litigation Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to work fast and meticulously with high attention to detail A positive, “can do” attitude and willingness to be a key member of a tight knit team Ability to work collaboratively with a strong sense of initiative and autonomy A great work ethic and 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 Ability to deal effectively with a broad range of people at all levels in business Active listener and receptive to feedback Innovative and alert to opportunities for continuous improvement and learning Why join us? Joining Meridian Lawyers means joining a practice known for our specialisation and capability. We are a value 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 Melbourne CBD location with great access to transport links 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.
