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MelbourneAbout usWere passionate about what we do and want you to be too.Moray & Agnew is one of Australias leading law firms with an unrivalled reputation in our markets. Were proud that our partners and our legal expertise is consistently recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers and Doyles Guide.With over 110 partners, our teams are organised into three strategic pillars so that we can play to our strengths:Commercial & Workplace spanning corporate and commercial, construction and projects, property and environment, commercial dispute resolution, insolvency, owners corporation and workplace lawInsurance including commercial classes such as financial lines, professional indemnity, public & product liability, life insurance and through to statutory classes such as workers compensation and compulsory third party.Government spanning local, state and federal government.Our clients include Australian and international corporates of all sizes, insurers and reinsurers, and federal, state and local government.Nationally, over 800 talented people deliver top-quality legal advice and representation, coupled with exceptional client service and support, across our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Perth and Cairns.Our partners are committed to fostering flexible, inclusive and diverse environments for our employees. We have the fourth highest percentage of female partners according to the AFR Law Partnership Survey, July 2024.We value technical excellence and collegiality, offer a great workplace culture and excellent opportunities to further your career, whether you are just starting out, are an experienced lawyer or a business services professional.About the roleAn exciting opportunity has become available for a junior Lawyer to join our Commercial Litigation team in Melbourne on a permanent, full-time basis.Working directly with a Partner who has a passion for training and mentorship, this hands-on role will see you working alongside other lawyers in the broader litigation team on a variety of matters involving commercial litigation and dispute resolution, with a particular focus on corporate reconstruction and insolvency, personal insolvency, property and leasing disputes, contractual breaches, franchising, defamation law and Corporations Act matters.Working for a range of high net worth individuals and leading Australian businesses, this is a truly mixed role, with approximately half of your workload in commercial litigation and dispute resolution and the other half in insolvency.About youOur ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-2 years PAE, with a genuine passion and interest in the areas of commercial litigation, dispute resolution and insolvency. Your previous experience will include some exposure to advocacy work and you will have a keen desire to continue developing this skill.Our clients are at the heart of all that we do, so we are looking for a candidate who demonstrates a strong client service focus and a commercial approach to all dealings.Some of the other skills, qualities and attributes we are looking for include:Excellent verbal and written communication, including well-developed Plain English writing skillsSelf-confidence, initiative and a commitment to ongoing learning and development in this area of practiceA positive and enthusiastic attitudeAbility to work both independently, and collaboratively as part of a small team.This busy role is an exceptional opportunity for a junior lawyer who is eager to benefit from mentorship and well-rounded experience. If youre ready for the challenge, we would love to hear from you.Culture & benefits of working with usWe work for great clients and advise them on interesting issues and matters so every day is different. We celebrate diverse thinking and experiences so you can bring your authentic self to the workplace. To support you, we offer a wide range of wellbeing and financial benefits, including:Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal commitmentsHealth and wellness initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your family, corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeing brands and mental health first aidersPaid parental leave and accreditations as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and Family Inclusive WorkplaceContinuous learning and development programs so that you are always being challenged, engaged and encouraged to growMentoring opportunities and on-the-job learning to support your professional and personal developmentDiversity, inclusion and equality 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 valuesDress for your day because we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm.How to applyIf this opportunity is attractive to you, please submit your cover letter and CV. If you are applying for a Paralegal, Law Graduate or Lawyer role, please also provide your academic transcript with your application.We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If you have questions about the recruitment process or require any adjustments to participate, please let us know in your application.We prefer to connect with people directly and do not require recruitment agency assistance with this vacancy. Any applications submitted by recruitment agencies without having been briefed will not be considered a valid introduction. #J-18808-Ljbffr