About us
Meridian Lawyers is a mid-tier law firm providing legal advice in insurance law, health law, corporate and commercial law, employment law, commercial litigation and dispute resolution. At Meridian, our dedicated team of solicitors and support professionals have a unique and genuine care about reaching the best possible outcomes for our clients.
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 relationship we have with our clients that sets us apart from our competitors.
We are rapidly expanding and have a dynamic and unique culture. We continue to attract high calibre clients who engage with us because of the way we interact with them and the quality of work we produce. We have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Newcastle and Canberra.
About the Role
This fantastic opportunity is for a Law Graduate to join our Insurance litigation team in our Perth office on a fulltime basis. Ideally, you will be in your final year of university or soon to be admitted into legal practice.
This role will see you working on a wide variety of public liability, professional indemnity and health law matters (including medical negligence claims and disciplinary proceedings) within a highly collaborative and supportive team. In return, the successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to work alongside and receive mentoring from three of our highly regarded Principals.
About you
To be considered, you will need to have:
- Genuine interest in insurance and health law.
- Maintained high academic performance throughout your studies.
- A fundamental grasp of writing skills
- Excellent analytical abilities and strong critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A positive, “can do” attitude and willingness to be a key member of a tight knit team.
- A sharp eye for detail.
- A great work ethic and be keen to learn and develop your career.
- A good sense of humour.
Prior litigation and defendant insurance experience will be considered favourably, however candidates possessing outstanding technical skills and a preparedness to proactively develop an understanding of the Insurance and Health law framework are encouraged to apply. Written applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and academic transcript showing subject results and course GPA.
Personal Qualities
- Honest
- Forthright
- Team player
- Positive and helpful manner
- Ability to deal effectively with a broad range of people at all levels in business
- Active listener
- Innovative and alert to opportunities for continuous improvement and learning
- Strong work ethic
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 via this advertisement.
Visit www.meridianlawyers.com.au/careers to meet our people and learn more about this role and our business.
