Careers
BUILD A REWARDING CAREER
At Meridian, our real point of difference is our people.
We work together as one team in a collaborative, friendly and supportive work environment.
Clients look to our experienced and award winning team for advice in Insurance, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, and Health Law. We take pride in solving our clients complex issues in a pragmatic and empathetic way.
Our values drive everything we do:
One team – we work together as one team in a collaborative, friendly and supportive work environment with open communication, trust and respect.
Excellence – we always provide the highest standard of legal service within our areas of expertise to benefit our clients.
Creativity – we encourage innovation and improved ways of working within a highly positive and engaged workplace culture.
Trust – we act with fairness, honesty and mutual respect in all that we do.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
View our current opportunities:
OUR BENEFITS AND REWARDS
FLEXIBLE WORK PROGRAM
Supports our people to manage work and life, while keeping commerciality and our clients front of mind which is a top priority for us at Meridian.
WELLBEING PROGRAM
Wellbeing initiatives such as health checks and skin checks, flu vacs, mixed team sports.
DRESS FOR YOUR DAY
An initiative to support you to feel great and unlock your creativity, confidence and authenticity.
INSURANCE
During your employment at Meridian Lawyers you are provided with Salary Continuance insurance. This is a policy that protects your income if you are sick or injured and cannot work.
EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM
Eligible staff may receive a cash incentive payment of $4000 if they refer an external candidate who is subsequently employed.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM
Access to discounts and benefits from some of Australia’s most popular service providers and retailers.
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
Eligible employees receive up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
PERSONAL ENJOYMENT DAY
We provide an extra day of paid leave, in addition to your annual leave entitlements.
11% SUPER
We contribute 11% superannuation and offer you the chance to add to your super from your before-tax salary.
GRADUATE PROGRAM
Our graduate program is designed to provide you with insights across practice areas so you can find the area of law that interests you. Our program enables you to spend time in up to three practice areas, working alongside senior lawyers who provide guidance and mentorship as you gain a better understanding of different expertise areas.
Key dates
Melbourne
Recruitment dates are in line with the Law Institute of Victoria:
| Date | Activity |
| Tuesday, 8 August 2023 | Priority offers will be made |
| Wednesday, 9 August 2023 | Priority offers close |
| Thursday, 10 August 2023 | Applications for Graduate positions open via our website |
| Wednesday, 23 August 2023 | Applications close |
| Early September 2023 | Interviews will commence |
| Wednesday, 4 October 2023 | Offers will be made from 10am |
For any queries about our Graduate Program, please email Liza Truong at HR@meridianlawyers.com.au