Law Graduate

Join Australia's Leading Property & Strata Law Practice

Bugden Allen Group is a national, award-winning law firm specialising in property development, strata, community titles law and insurance-related matters. As Victoria's leading legal practice in this field, we're looking for a motivated Law Graduate to join our high-performing Melbourne team.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity designed to give you a strong foundation for a successful legal career. Our structured graduate program offers close mentorship from highly regarded senior lawyers, exposure to complex and varied matters, and the chance to work in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

We also pride ourselves on our flexible, family-first culture. Based in our Melbourne office, you'll enjoy a supportive environment where your wellbeing is valued, with hybrid work options available after your probation period.

Finally, you'll be part of a business that embraces innovation and technology. From developing market-leading legal platforms to streamlining client service, we're committed to staying ahead of the curve, and you'll be right there with us.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll work across a range of property-related commercial disputes, litigation, and advisory matters, including:

• Property development, insurance, strata rules, leasing, and general property law
• Insurance-related disputes, including policy interpretation, coverage issues, and claims management
• Construction disputes and broader contractual issues
• Debt recovery and enforcement matters
• Strata and community title disputes, with a strong focus on Victorian legislation
• Drafting legal correspondence, court documents, and client advice
• Managing files and attending court hearings
• Briefing counsel and preparing witness and expert evidence
• Preparing materials for interlocutory and final hearings

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Intelligent, motivated and genuinely interested in developing a career in property law;
• A proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment; and
• Meticulous, well-organised and committed to delivering outstanding client service.

Ideal candidates will have:

• A law degree (completed or near completion)
• An interest in property law and/or commercial litigation, with any prior exposure (through clerkships, internships, or university subjects) viewed favourably
• An understanding of court procedures, especially VCAT, Magistrates' and Supreme Court, or a willingness to quickly learn
• Strong academic results that reflect your commitment to excellence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and an eagerness to learn from senior practitioners

About Bugden Allen

With offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and the Sunshine Coast, Bugden Allen Group is led by some of Australia's foremost experts in strata and property law.

With 1 in 4 Australians now living in strata, this is a rapidly growing sector, and we're proud to be leading it. Our clients include property developers, government agencies, strata managers, financial institutions, and both listed and private companies.

We also operate a PropTech company, developing innovative legal platforms like LevyCollect, a market-leading debt recovery system for strata levies. This blend of legal expertise and technology sets us apart.

To learn more, visit www.bagl.com.au or follow us on LinkedIn.

What we Offer

• Competitive salary package, commensurate with your skills and experience
• Participation in our Staff Incentive Program, with realistic billing targets and meaningful rewards
• Clear career development pathways in a high-demand area of law
• A supportive, flexible workplace that values work-life balance