We’re passionate about what we do and want you to betoo.
Moray & Agnew is one of Australia’s leading law firmswith an unrivalled reputation in our markets. We’re proudthat our partners and our legal expertise is consistentlyrecognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, BestLawyers and Doyle’s Guide.
With over 110 partners, our teams are organised into threestrategic pillars so that we can play to our strengths:
* Insurance – includingcommercial classes such as financial lines, professionalindemnity, public & product liability, life insurance andthrough to statutory classes such as workers compensation andcompulsory 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, Brisbane,Canberra, 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
Our Brisbane office has an exciting career opportunity in ourgrowing Commonwealth Government practice for a Lawyer with 1– 3 years' post admission experience.
You will be involved in work for a range of CommonwealthGovernment agencies, including providing advice in relation toadministrative decisions, reviews in the Administrative AppealsTribunal and various public law issues.
About you
You will be a detail-oriented lawyer, with exceptionalcommunication and drafting skills and good academic results.Experience in any of the following is preferred:
• providing advice on statutoryinterpretation.
• advising on administrative law matters.
• participating in merits review in theAdministrative Appeals Tribunal.
• dealing with commonwealth statutory schemes,particularly Comcare and NDIS.
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 arrangements to helpyou balance your work and personal commitments
* Health and wellness initiatives, includingan Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your family,corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeingbrands and mental health first aiders
* Paid parental leave andaccreditations as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and FamilyInclusive Workplace
* Continuous learning and developmentprograms so that you are always being challenged,engaged and encouraged to grow
* Mentoring opportunities and on the joblearning to support your professional andpersonal development
* Diversity, inclusion andequality policy 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 day because we trustour people to make choices which appropriately represent ourfirm .
How to apply
If this opportunity is attractive to you, please submit yourcover letter and CV.
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.
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