Graduate | Disputes & Insolvency | Melbourne

McInnes Wilson Lawyers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Flexible working

Study assistance

Pro-bono opportunities

Complimentary massages

Mentoring program

Professional memberships

Birthday leave

Social club

EOFY functions

Job summary

McInnes Wilson Lawyers is offering a graduate opportunity in its Disputes & Insolvency team in Melbourne. The role targets final-year law students or recent grads not yet started PLT, with mentoring and a clear path to admission and Solicitor status.

You will work with experienced practitioners on litigation, regulatory and insolvency matters, gaining practical experience within a supportive, collaborative firm environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in litigation, administrative law, regulatory matters and insolvency.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain legal concepts clearly.
• Attention to detail and sound judgement; ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Work on litigation, regulatory and insolvency matters from day one.
• Receive structured mentoring while completing studies and preparing for admission to legal practice.
• Contribute to a collaborative team and develop practical experience with a clear Solicitor pathway.

Skills

Litigation interest

Administrative law

Regulatory matters

Insolvency interest

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Tech savvy

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Juris Doctor

Job description

Start your legal career in a specialist Disputes & Insolvency team within a leading national firm. You'll gain hands-on experience, structured mentoring and exposure to complex matters, with a clear pathway from graduate to Solicitor.

The Role

This opportunity is for a final-year law student who will complete their degree this year or a recent law graduate who has not yet commenced PLT. You'll receive support as you complete your studies and work towards admission to legal practice while building practical legal experience.

From day one, you'll work alongside experienced practitioners on litigation, regulatory and insolvency matters, developing your skills in a collaborative team. The role offers a dedicated pathway to a Solicitor position and is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in disputes and litigation.

About You

• Currently completing the final year of a Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor or recently graduated, with a solid academic record.
• A genuine interest in litigation, administrative law, regulatory matters and insolvency, and a desire to build a long term career.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly and practically.
• An interest in interpreting legislation, policies and regulatory frameworks and applying them to achieve practical client outcomes.
• Excellent attention to detail, sound judgement and strong organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and contribute effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Confidence using digital tools and a willingness to adopt new legal technology and more efficient ways of working.

About Us

McInnes Wilson is a leading independent full-service law firm with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Maroochydore. The firm has approximately 60 principals and over 400 staff nationally. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality outcomes for our valued clients and being recognised as a positive, collegiate place to work. We believe in our people and trust them to represent our brand.

What We Offer

As a national corporate law firm, we offer exposure to premium clients, large scale, multi-party, complex litigated matters and transparent career pathways, together with a variety of benefits including: generous paid parental leave, paid salary continuance insurance, flexible working, study assistance, pro-bono opportunities, complimentary massages, realistic billables targets for legal practitioners, a formal mentoring program, professional memberships, birthday leave, social club, EOFY functions and end of year celebrations.

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.