Moray & Agnew is always interested in connecting with talented and motivated law students who are keen to gain practical experience within a leading Australian law firm.

While we may not have a current vacancy available, we are inviting Expressions of Interest from students who would like to be considered for future Paralegal opportunities in our Melbourne office. By joining our talent pool, your details will be retained and reviewed as opportunities arise across a range of practice areas.

As a Paralegal, you may have the opportunity to work closely with lawyers and legal support professionals, assisting with legal research, document preparation, court filing, matter management, and other administrative and project based tasks. These opportunities can provide valuable exposure to commercial legal practice and help build a strong foundation for a future legal career.

If you are interested in developing your skills, gaining hands on experience and becoming part of a collaborative and supportive environment, we encourage you to register your interest.

About you

We would love to hear from students who:

Are currently undertaking a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree.
Have strong academic results and a genuine interest in pursuing a legal career.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Are proactive, reliable and able to manage competing priorities.
Enjoy working collaboratively and building positive relationships with colleagues.

Please note that submitting an Expression of Interest does not constitute an application for a specific position. Should a suitable opportunity arise that matches your skills and experience, a member of our Talent team may contact you regarding the next steps.

About us

We’re passionate about what we do and want you to be too.

We’re one of Australia’s leading law firms, recognised nationally for our legal expertise across insurance, commercial, workplace and government matters. Our teams work with major insurers, corporates, government agencies, SMEs and not for profit organisations across Australia.

With more than 800 people across Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney, we combined high quality work with collaborative and supportive culture.

We’re also proud to be recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers and Doyle’s Guide and to have one of the highest percentages of female partners among Australia’s top 50 law firms.

Culture & benefits of working with us

As a national firm with the scale and reputation to attract great clients and high-quality work, every day is different. To support you, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:

Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal commitments
Health and wellness initiatives , including an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, onsite Mental Health First Aiders, discounts on health insurance, and corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeing brands
Financial benefits including discounted conveyancing services, financial planning assistance, and our generous employee referral program
Paid parental leave and accreditation as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace
Continuous learning and development programs to ensure you are always being challenged, engaged, and encouraged to grow and further your career
Connection and community including office-based social events, sporting events, paid blood donation leave, and a long-standing commitment to pro bono work and community contribution
Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Employee Reference Groups (LGBTQIA+, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers, and Health & Wellbeing, and Reconciliation Action Plan Working Groups) ensuring that we continue to live our values and encouraging our people to be their authentic selves at work each day
Dress for your Work Day Policy because we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm

How to apply

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your cover letter, CV, and academic transcript.

We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position, including First Nations 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 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.