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Job no:

ELMO-00001292 Work type:

Full Time Permanent (F) Location:

Melbourne (CBD) Categories:

Legal Practice

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

Solicitor

looking to join our high-performing

General Insurance

practice in our

Melbourne

office. Ideally, you will have at least one years’ post qualification experience, with a strong interest in insurance litigation.

In this role, you will work across a

wide range property claims (recoveries and liability), first-party coverage disputes, and fraud and investigation matters.

You will work with Australia’s leading general insurers, under the supervision and guidance of our Principal Lawyers.

This exciting role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to be heavily involved in all aspects of their matters, allowing you to make a significant contribution to their outcome. You will be supported by Principal and Senior Lawyers who are committed to mentoring and developing you, while being part of a collegiate and collaborative team. This is the perfect environment to further develop your advocacy skills, strategic-advice work, and practice management skills.

About you To be considered for this opportunity, you will need:

A genuine interest in property claims (recoveries and liability) and fraud and investigations

At least one years’ post admission experience in an insurance litigation practice

Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills

Ability to work fast and meticulously with high attention to detail

Excellent communication and organisational skill

Ability to work collaboratively with a strong sense of initiative and autonomy

A great work ethic and be keen to learn and develop your career

A hard working and dedicated approach to your practice

Skills & Abilities

Demonstrates an understanding of the legal issues relevant to the practice of insurance law and a demonstrated ability to understand and respond to the commercial objectives of clients

This role requires an eye for technical detail but also the ability to provide legal advice in a commercial context. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate clearly with a high level of attention to detail

Proven ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels of seniority

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to deal confidently with clients directly and foster client relationships

Time management skills and proven ability to prioritisemultiple active matters at any one time

Capacity to problem solve and think laterally

Personal Qualities

Team player

Positive and helpful manner

Ability to deal effectively with a broad range of people at all levels in business

Active listener and receptive to feedback.

Innovative and alert to opportunities for continuous improvement and learning

Strong work ethic

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:

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

Next Steps If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please click ‘Apply Now’ or contact the People & Culture team at PeopleAndCulture@meridianlawyers.com.au.

Advertised:

18 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:

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