About us

As one of the fastest growing law firms in Australia, Meridian Lawyers is a dynamic and innovative law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra.

What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At the heart of it, we are passionate about legal practice, working as one team, with a commitment to excellence, creativity and trust in all that we do. We will help you harness your potential, providing ongoing support and mentorship to help you grow at every stage of your career.

About the Role

This fantastic opportunity is for a motivated Associate/Senior Associate to join our high-performing, fast paced Recoveries team in our Melbourne office. Ideally, you will have at least 3 years’ post qualification experience with a keen interest in insurance litigation.

This role will see you managing a practice of litigated and unlitigated motor vehicle and property damage recoveries and settlements matters under the supervision and guidance of our Recoveries Principals. You will work as part of a close-knit team which boasts a collegiate, supportive and collaborative culture, making it the perfect environment for you to develop your advocacy skills, strategic-advice work, and practice management skills.

About you

To be considered for this opportunity, you will bring:

• At least 3 years’ post admission experience in an Insurance practice, preferably with some motor or property damage recoveries experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of seniority and engage confidently with clients.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise multiple matters at any one time.
• A meticulous approach and strong attention to technical detail.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively, supported by initiative, sound judgment and lateral thinking.
• Advanced understanding of the legal issues relevant to the practice of insurance law and the ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice in a commercial context.
• A strong work ethic and commitment to learning, development and high-quality legal practice.

Why join us?

Joining Meridian Lawyers means joining a practice known for our specialisation and capability. We are a value driven organisation with a genuine, friendly and collaborative culture that respects, rewards and values input and innovation from all levels of the business.

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, which include:

• 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 (including novated leases)
• An additional paid Personal Enjoyment Day each calendar year
• Ability to purchase up to 1 week of additional annual leave per financial year
• An employee referral program
• A commitment to learning and development through our MeridianMinds program
• Melbourne CBD location with great access to transport links

Next Steps

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please submit your CV via the "Apply Now" button.

Visit https://www.meridianlawyers.com.au/about-us/ to meet our people and learn more about our firm.