Medical Negligence

7 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Moray & Agnew Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

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.

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