Associate - Government and Administrative Law

About us

Were passionate about what we do and want you to betoo.

Moray & Agnew is one of Australias leading law firmswith an unrivalled reputation in our markets. Were proudthat our partners and our legal expertise is consistentlyrecognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific Legal 500 Asia-Pacific BestLawyers and Doyles Guide.

With over 110 partners our teams are organised into threestrategic 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 andreinsurers corporates of all sizes and federal state and localgovernment.

Nationally over 750 talented people deliver top-quality legaladvice and representation coupled with exceptional client serviceand support across our offices in Sydney Melbourne BrisbaneCanberra Newcastle Perth and Cairns.

Our partners are committed to fostering flexible inclusive anddiverse environments for our employees. We have the fourth highestpercentage of female partners according to the AFR Law PartnershipSurvey July 2024.

We value technical excellence and collegiality offer a greatworkplace culture and excellent opportunities to further yourcareer whether you are just starting out are an experiencedlawyer or a business services professional.

About the role

With the continued growth of our Merits Review andAdministrative Law practice we are seeking an Associate to joinour team in Melbourne. This is a truly varied role which will seeyou working across a variety of matters. Whilst the main focus willbe NDIS you will also have the opportunity to work across otherpractice areas where you will gain experience in workerscompensation personal injury employment law and occupationalhealth and safety making this an invaluable opportunity for alawyer seeking to progress their career. Additionally this rolewill see you working directly with a Partner and closely with teammembers from Melbourne and our national offices who have a genuineinterest in and passion for law and mentoring. The work requiresattention to detail practical problem solving skills and strategicthinking. This is a real opportunity to build on your existingskills and gain exposure to a broad range of practiceareas.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be an Associate levellawyer with experience or an interest in statutory schemesincluding NDIS and workers compensation. We also inviteapplications from candidates with less experience who otherwisemeet the criteria. An interest in litigation and alternativedispute resolution involving appearances at tribunals and Courts isessential. The work requires attention to detail practicalproblem-solving skills initiative and strategic thinking. We arealso looking for someone with a good sense of humour and a desireto work closely with a national group of high energy andhardworking successful lawyers.

Other qualities which we are looking for include:

• Enthusiasm and initiative
• 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.

Importantly due to the sensitive nature of the work and thepeople it involves you will have a versatile communication ability to communicate with a variety of different people fromvaried backgrounds where an understanding of personal situationsis of value.

There are strong prospects for advancement in a growing nationalteam and whilst the reporting Partner is based in Melbourne thisrole can be performed remotely and may therefore suit someone whoresides in regional Victoria and interstate.

Culture & benefits of working with us

We work for great clients and advise them on interesting issuesand matters so every day is different. We celebrate diversethinking and experiences so you can bring your authentic self tothe workplace. To support you we offer a wide range of wellbeingand financial benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangementsto 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 leaveand accreditations as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and Family Inclusive Workplace
• Continuous learning and development programsso that you are always being challenged engaged and encouraged to grow
• Mentoring opportunities and on the job learningto support your professional and personal development
• Diversity inclusion and equalitypolicy 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 daybecause we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm.

How to apply

If this opportunity is attractive to you please submit yourcover letter and CV. If you are applying for a Paralegal LawGraduate or Lawyer role please also provide your academictranscript with your application.

We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply forthis position including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople neurodiverse people and people with disability. If you havequestions about the recruitment process or require any adjustmentsto participate please let us know in your application.

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