Junior Lawyer - Government & Administrative Law

at  Moray Agnew Lawyers

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 are 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 at 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 YOU

To be successful in this role, you will be a Graduate or admitted Lawyer with up to 3 years’ PAE. We are looking for candidates with strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and practical problem solving and strategic thinking skills. Our clients are at the centre of everything we do, so your demonstrated commitment to excellent client service and your ability to work as part of a team will be valued.

With the rapid growth of our leading Commonwealth Compensation practice, we are seeking a Graduate or junior Lawyer with up to 3 years’ PAE to join our team in Perth. This close-knit and supportive team’s main focus is on Commonwealth Compensation Law, disability insurance access and planning matters under the NDIS, merits review, public liability and industrial disease claims. Working under the guidance of a supportive and friendly Partner with a passion for training and mentorship, this role will see you preparing for and attending conferences and conciliations in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and will give you exposure to a wide variety of interesting work making this an invaluable opportunity for a lawyer starting out in their post-admission career.