Graduate

Meridian Lawyers Careers; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supported hybrid working model

Wellbeing initiatives

Discounts and services with partners

Personal Enjoyment Day

Employee referral program

MeridianMinds program

Job summary

Meridian Lawyers in Brisbane offers a year-long Graduate Program designed for law graduates who are not yet admitted. The program provides broad exposure across General Insurance, Professional & Financial Risks, and Health practice groups.

Successful candidates will begin placements in February 2027, rotate through multiple practice areas, and receive mentorship from senior lawyers while benefiting from a hybrid work environment that supports career development and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Recent law graduate or due to complete law degree by end of 2026
• Genuine interest in insurance litigation and/or health law
• Ability to manage priorities with accuracy and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Rotate through multiple practice areas across General Insurance, Health, Professional & Financial Risks
• Support lawyers with legal research, drafting and preparation of documents
• Attend client meetings and court proceedings
• Receive guidance and mentorship from Principal Lawyers and senior professionals
• Be part of a collaborative, diverse team focused on excellence and professional development
• Participate in firm-wide networking and social events
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment that recognises excellence

Skills

Interest in Insurance/Health law

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree (or about to graduate)

Job description

About Meridian

At Meridian, our people are our difference and the reason why many choose to build their careers here.

We are a national law firm with a strong reputation for legal expertise, practical advice and lasting client relationships. Our clients value our technical strength, commercial focus and collaborative approach, but what truly sets us apart is how we work together.

Across Insurance, Health, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, and Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, we work as one team - sharing knowledge, supporting each other and creating an environment where people are trusted, encouraged to grow and recognised for the contribution they make. Meridian is a place where high standards and a supportive culture go hand in hand.

Our Graduate Program

Launch your legal career through Meridian Lawyers’ year-long Graduate Program, available in our Brisbane office. Our Graduate program is tailored for law graduates who are not yet admitted. It offers the opportunity to explore what a future at Meridian could look like through meaningful work and broad exposure across the firm.

In Brisbane, graduates have the opportunity to complete rotations across our General Insurance, Professional & Financial Risks, and Health practice groups.

The successful Graduate will commence their placements February 2027.

About the Role

• Rotate through multiple practice areas across the firm’s key specialties
• Work on real matters, supporting our lawyers in delivering practical, commercially focused legal solutions
• Assist with legal research, drafting and preparation of legal documents
• Attend client meetings and court proceedings
• Receive guidance and mentorship from Principal Lawyers and senior legal professionals
• Be part of a team that values collaboration, diversity, and technical excellence
• Access ongoing professional development, including support to complete your PLT
• Participate in firm-wide networking and social events
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment and a culture that recognises and rewards excellence

About You

We are interested in candidates who are motivated and interested to gain experience and insight into our key specialities across General Insurance, Health, Professional & Financial Risks. Ideally, you will have:

• A genuine interest in working in Insurance litigation and/or Health law
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and be a key member of the Meridian team
• A great work ethic and be keen to learn and develop your career

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

• Be a recent Law Graduate or due to complete your law degree by the end of 2026
• Not be admitted as a solicitor

Why join us?

Joining Meridian Lawyers means joining a practice known for our specialisation and capability. We are a values driven organisation with a genuine, friendly and collaborative culture that respects, rewards and values input and innovation from all levels of the business.

If you want to work in a team environment that is focussed on your development, be supported while enjoying a high level of autonomy and be part of a collegiate and inspiring team, Meridian Lawyers is the right place for you.

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, that include:

• Supported hybrid working model
• 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
• An additional paid Personal Enjoyment Day each calendar year
• An employee referral program
• A commitment to learning and development through our MeridianMinds program