Lawyer - Government & Administrative Law

About us

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 - including commercialclasses such as financial lines, professional indemnity, public& product liability, life insurance and through tostatutory classes such as workers compensation and compulsorythird 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, stateand 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

An opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer with 1-3 years' PQE tojoin our leading Government & Administrative Law practice inPerth. The team act for a range of Commonwealth Departments andAgencies, primarily in public law litigation. Whilst the main focusis on disability and insurance access and planning matters underthe National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the work alsoincludes Commonwealth employee compensation matters. Working underthe guidance of supportive Partners, both of whom have a passionfor training and mentorship, this hands-on role will see youpreparing for and attending conferences and conciliations in theAdministrative Review Tribunal, making this an invaluableopportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and experience.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be an admitted Lawyerwith up to 3 years' PQE. The work requires attention to detail,practical problem solving skills and the ability to thinkstrategically. While general litigation experience will be highlyregarded, it is your passion and enthusiasm for the law, and yourgenuine interest in developing in the public law space, that willsee you succeed in this role. Our clients are at the centre ofeverything we do, so your commitment to excellent customer service,as well as your strong communication skills, will be valued.

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 help youbalance 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 and accreditations asa Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and Family InclusiveWorkplace
• 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 and personaldevelopment
• Diversity, inclusion and equality policyand employee reference groups (LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, MatureWorkers and Health & Wellbeing) to ensure that we continueto live our values
• Dress for yourday 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. If you are applying for a Paralegal, LawGraduate or Lawyer role, please also provide your academictranscript with your application.

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.