Law Graduate/Junior Lawyer

About us

We're passionate about what we do and want you to be too.

Moray & Agnew is one of Australia's leading law firms with an unrivalled reputation in our markets. We're proud that our partners and our legal expertise is consistently recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers and Doyle's Guide.

With over 110 partners, our teams are organised into three strategic pillars so that we can play to our strengths:

• Insurance – including commercial classes such as financial lines, professional indemnity, public & product liability, life insurance and through to statutory classes such as workers compensation and compulsory third party.
• Commercial & Workplace – spanning corporate and commercial, construction and projects, property and environment, commercial dispute resolution, insolvency, owners' corporation and workplace law
• Government – spanning local, state and federal government

Our clients include Australian and international insurers and reinsurers, corporates of all sizes, and federal, state and local government.

Nationally, over 750 talented people deliver top-quality legal advice and representation, coupled with exceptional client service and support, across our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Perth and Cairns.

Our partners are committed to fostering flexible, inclusive and diverse environments for our employees. We have the fourth highest percentage of female partners according to the AFR Law Partnership Survey, July 2024.

We value technical excellence and collegiality, offer a great workplace culture and excellent opportunities to further your career, whether you are just starting out, are an experienced lawyer or a business services professional.

About the role

Our Workers Compensation group has a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Law Graduate/Junior Lawyer to join our team in Perth. The team is led by Partners who are ranked by Doyle's Guide and Best Lawyers as Leading and Recommended Lawyers. As part of this high-volume practice, you will gain exposure to all aspects of a workers compensation claim.

We care about and invest in future talent. As a Law Graduate/Junior Lawyer at Moray & Agnew, you will work closely with and will be mentored by a Partner and senior lawyers. The invaluable experience you will gain will be 'learned on the job'. As a Law Graduate, you will also have access to our National Learning & Development Program.

The experience you can expect to gain includes the below:

• Assisting in the management of files in a leading WA workers' compensation practice
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Assisting in the preparation of advice to clients and developing opinion and pleading writing skills
• Preparing court documents for litigated matters
• Attending to directions hearings and chamber summons with early exposure to advocacy
• Assisting with preparing matters for trial
• Liaising with clients, including assisting in obtaining instructions and at conferences

About you

You will have completed your law degree and may be currently completing your post graduate studies and PLT, about to start your post-graduate studies, or be an admitted lawyer. You are motivated and enthusiastic. You should be eager to learn and develop and be passionate about a career in law. You will have strong academic results – and beyond your academic successes, you also possess the ability to apply your critical thinking skills. The work requires attention to detail, practical problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.

To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following qualities:

• Enthusiasm for learning
• The capacity to work efficiently and multitask
• The ability to meet deadlines
• The ability to work paperless
• An understanding of the importance of maintaining electronic records
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication skills.

We value your commitment to providing exceptional customer service to our clients, as well as your ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of this friendly and down-to-earth team.

Culture & benefits of working with us

We work for great clients and advise them on interesting issues and matters so every day is different. We celebrate diverse thinking and experiences so you can bring your authentic self to the workplace. To support you, we offer a wide range of wellbeing and financial benefits, including:

• Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal commitments
• Health and wellness initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your family, corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeing brands and mental health first aiders
• Paid parental leave and accreditations as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and Family Inclusive Workplace
• Continuous learning and development programs so that you are always being challenged, engaged and encouraged to grow
• Mentoring opportunities and on the job learning to support your professional and personal development
• Diversity, inclusion and equality policy and employee reference groups (LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers and Health & Wellbeing) to ensure that we continue to live our values
• Dress for your day because we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm.

How to apply

If this opportunity is attractive to you, please submit your cover letter and CV. If you are applying for a Paralegal, Law Graduate or Lawyer role, please also provide your academic transcript with your application.

We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If you have questions about the recruitment process or require any adjustments to participate, please let us know in your application.

We prefer to connect with people directly and do not require recruitment agency assistance with this vacancy. Any applications submitted by recruitment agencies without having been briefed will not be considered a valid introduction.