Medical Negligence

Melbourne

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 850 talented people deliver top-quality legal advice and representation, coupled with exceptional client service and support, across our offices in Melbourne, Sydney, 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

An opportunity has arisen in our Melbourne office for a Lawyer with 4 years' PQE to join our medical negligence team on a permanent, full-time basis.

We boast one of Melbourne's preeminent medical negligence practices, acting for various major insurers in this specialist field.

We are looking for an Associate or Senior Associate with hands on experience in defendant insurance who is keen to build or further their career in this complex and fascinating practice area.

Working closely with partners and special consultants who are recognised leaders in the successful defence of medical negligence claims, this is a wonderful opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a variety of complex and interesting claims.

There are opportunities to assist in the defence of medical negligence claims (including nervous shock claims, wrongful birth claims and claims involving catastrophic and birth injuries), assist hospitals and medical practitioners in coronial investigations and inquests and assist medical practitioners involved in disciplinary proceedings.

About you

To be successful in this position, you will be an experienced lawyer with at least 4 years PQE, and currently be either an Associate or Senior Associate. You will ideally have existing experience in defendant personal injury or professional indemnity, and a genuine interest in developing your expertise in medical negligence. Exposure to, and experience with medical reports and information will also be highly regarded. If you are someone who enjoys a degree of autonomy whilst having the guidance of a supportive partner, and access to a number of senior lawyers in a close knit team, this could be the ideal role for you. We value your commitment to providing exceptional customer service to our clients, enthusiasm and passion for the law, and a growth mindset.

Other qualities which we are looking for include:

• Enthusiasm, initiative and reliability
• The ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines, as well as compliance with reporting requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Supervision of graduates, paralegals, lawyers and associates
• A pragmatic and insightful approach to litigation and claims resolution.

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, CV and academic transcript.

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.