Law Graduate

Are you a recent law graduate with an interest in making a difference in the healthcare sector? At Avant Law, we offer a unique opportunity to launch your legal career with hands-on experience in one of Australia’s largest specialist medico-legal law firms.

Avant Law Graduate Program
Avant Law is taking applications for our annual, on-site practical legal training (PLT) program in partnership with The College of Law. This 18-week College of Law program will provide you with the chance to gain invaluable practical experience while working directly at Avant Law as a Graduate Lawyer. We're looking for two dynamic graduate lawyers - one in Brisbane and one in Melbourne - to join us in this full-time position and start their journey towards a rewarding legal career. This is a 12-month, fixed-term contract commencing in February 2026.
Our graduate lawyers will have the chance to explore different aspects of both medical indemnity and commercial law, including:
Civil litigation
Professional conduct
Commercial and corporate advisory
Estate planning probate
Employment and workplace
Property Law
Your key responsibilities:
Assist lawyers with legal research and case preparation.
Draft legal documents such as briefs, memos, and contracts.
Conducting legal research and analysis.
Review and summarise case files and legal materials.
Attend client meetings, court hearings, and other legal proceedings.
Provide administrative support and managing case files.
We're looking for individuals who are:
Driven and ambitious: Holding a relevant tertiary legal qualification of Bachelor of Laws and eligible for admission as a solicitor in the relevant jurisdiction.
Excellent communicators: With proven written and verbal communication skills.
Organised and proactive: Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a dynamic work environment.
Tech-savvy: Comfortable working in an electronic document management environment.
Interest in the healthcare sector: Exploring the opportunity for establishing a legal career focused on servicing clients in the medical profession.
Avant is Australia’s leading medical defence organisation with a proud heritage of protecting Australian medical professionals for over 130 years.
Avant now represents 90,000 health practitioners and medical students across every state and territory, delivering market leading products and services to meet their professional, personal and practice needs. Building on this heritage, our vision is to be the most trusted professional partner in supporting doctors throughout their lives and careers.

For further information please contact Lisa Craddock, Talent Acquisition Business Partner on lisa.craddock@avant.org.au.
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