Careers Solicitor – Levy Collect – Melbourne
Position Title / Role Level : Solicitor / Lawyer – Levy Collect
Reporting To : Special Counsel, Victoria
Office Hiring : Melbourne
Join Australia's Leading Property & Strata Law Practice Bugden Allen is a national, award‑winning law firm specialising in property development, strata, community titles law, debt recovery and insurance‑related matters.
Our Levy Collect team, who specialises in the recovery of outstanding strata levies, is Victoria's leading legal practice in this field.
They are looking for a qualified lawyer to join our high‑performing and growing Melbourne team.
This is a full‑time, permanent opportunity designed to give you a strong foundation for a successful legal career in property and strata law.
You will receive close mentorship from highly regarded senior lawyers and the General Manager of our Levy Collect team that has over 40 years' experience in this area.
You will get exposure to complex and varied matters, and you will have the chance to work in a collaborative, inclusive environment.
We also pride ourselves on our flexible, family‑first culture.
Based in our Melbourne office, you'll enjoy a supportive environment where your wellbeing is valued, with hybrid work options available after your probation period.
Finally, you'll be part of a business that embraces innovation and technology.
From developing market‑leading legal platforms to streamlining client service, we're committed to staying ahead of the curve — and you'll be right there with us.
Key Responsibilities Act on a range of strata and levy recovery matters.
Involved in running levy recovery matters from start to finish including drafting correspondence, liaising with strata managers, preparing letters of demand, maintaining all matters, tasks and documents in our systems, and assisting with the preparation and lodgement of court documents if matters become contested.
May also do court and tribunal appearances.
Perform additional assistance in other areas such as rule drafting and registration work and other strata legal matters.
Ideal Attributes Intelligent, motivated and genuinely interested in developing a career in property law;
A proactive self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced and collaborative environment;
Meticulous, well‑organised and committed to delivering outstanding client service.
Ideal Candidates Law degree and admitted in the state of Victoria.
1+ years PAE.
Interest in property law and/or commercial litigation, with any prior experience viewed favourably.
Understanding of court procedures, especially VCAT, Magistrates' and Supreme Court, or willingness to quickly learn.
Strong academic results and excellent written and verbal communication skills; a collaborative mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and eagerness to learn from senior practitioners.
Benefits Competitive salary package, commensurate with your skills and experience.
Participation in our Staff Incentive Program, with realistic billing targets and meaningful rewards.
Clear career development pathways in a high‑demand area of law.
A supportive, flexible workplace that values work‑life balance.
How to Apply
We prefer to work directly with candidates.
Please apply via the Careers section of our website, or email your CV and cover letter to.
We are not accepting agency submissions unless contacted directly.
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