About us
Meridian Lawyers is a dynamic and innovative law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. Clients look to our experienced and award-winning team for advice in Insurance, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property and Health Law.
We are known for providing exceptional quality legal advice that is both strategic and practical. It is this blend of technical expertise and the personal relationships we have with our clients that sets us apart from our competitors.
About the Role
This fantastic opportunity is for a motivated Associate to join our high-performing General Insurance team in our Sydney office. Ideally, you will be a 2-4 PQE lawyer with a keen interest in litigation.
This busy role will see you working on a wide variety of liability law, professional indemnity insurance and general insurance matters across a diverse range of industries. In return, you will be provided with an exciting and unique opportunity to work in a high performing, friendly, collegiate team alongside one of our highly regarded and approachable Principals, whilst being provided excellent mentorship to develop your career.
Key duties and responsibilities
Provision of legal advice to clients
- Providing exceptional client service and legal advice to clients as and when required in the context of working within a team environment;
- Carrying out tasks delegated to the practitioner in accordance with the delegation;
- Managing matters delegated to the practitioner in accordance with the delegation, at all times keeping the practitioner’s Principal informed of progress, and referring to the Principal any issues arising that are beyond the scope of the delegation or the experience of the practitioner;
- Responding to client queries in a timely manner;
- Ensuring that the provision of legal advice to each client is provided, and the client’s matter is managed, in accordance with the requirements set out in the client’s engagement of Meridian Lawyers, relevant professional conduct rules and other statutory requirements;
- Reviewing all files at least on a quarterly basis for follow up, unless the client’s engagement of Meridian Lawyers stipulates a more regular review;
- Working closely with the other members of the team to ensure that timely advice is provided to all clients of the practice.
Professional, business and team development
- Participating in continuing professional development workshops that are relevant to the practitioner’s practice within the team, whether held within Meridian Lawyers or externally, so as to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements;
- Participating, to the extent practicable having regard to the practitioner’s experience and seniority, in Meridian Lawyers’ business development initiatives, including by making appropriate contributions to the firm’s business growth strategies. For example, this may involve the preparation of content for journals, website content or other media, presenting papers at conferences, presentations at client/stakeholder workshops, attending networking events or entertaining clients;
- Attending and participating in team meetings.
Administration and practice management
- Ensuring that electronic time sheets are completed in Aderant Expert on a daily basis, whether by the practitioner or administrative support;
- Using all reasonable endeavours to achieve revenue budgets set for the practitioner, having regard to workflow within the team;
- Ensuring files are up to date and in conjunction with the administrative team that they are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion;
- For matters under the practitioner’s management: monitoring and managing work in progress and debtors and, in conjunction with the practitioner’s Principal, invoicing clients and following up debtors.
Other
- Undertake any other duties as required by the practitioner’s Principal.
About you
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need:
- Completion of a recognised Law degree in Australia
- A genuine interest in Insurance Litigation Law
- 2-4 years post – admission experience gained working within an Insurance Litigation practice.
- A pro – active client service orientated attitude with an excellent work ethic
- A collaborative approach to your work and pride yourself, on your commitment, resilience and passion for your work
- Excellent communication and organisational skill
Skills & Abilities
- Proven ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels of the business
- High levels of time management and prioritisation abilities
- Excellent drafting skills
- Capacity to problem solve and think laterally
- Capacity to plan and organise work schedules
- Well – developed cognitive and analytical capability
- Flexible and agile with the ability to manage and embed change
Why join us?
Joining Meridian Lawyers means joining a practice known for our specialisation and capability. We are a values driven organisation with a genuine, friendly and collaborative culture that respects, rewards and values input and innovation from all levels of the business. Our culture is unique in our industry.
If you want to work in a team environment that is focussed on your development, be supported while enjoying a high level of autonomy and be part of a collegiate and inspiring team, Meridian Lawyers is the right place for you.
We strive to be an employer of choice and understand that it is the contribution of our people that makes our business successful. We have a range of benefits that reward excellence, that include:
- A commitment to learning and development through our MeridianMinds program
- Supported hybrid working model
- Wellbeing initiatives including regular health and skin checks, flu vaccinations
- A range of discounts and services through a variety of leading retail and service partners
- Salary sacrificing options
- An additional paid Personal Enjoyment Day each calendar year
- A competitive employee referral program
Next Steps
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please submit your CV and cover via this advertisement.
Visit www.meridianlawyers.com.au/careers to meet our people and learn more about this role and our business.
