Avant Law graduate program
Applications have now closed for 2025.
Join Avant Law as a graduate lawyer!
Are you a recent law graduate with a passion for 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.
Position overview
In 2025, we’re launching our on-site practical legal training (PLT) program in partnership with The College of Law. This 18-week program will provide you with the chance to gain invaluable practical experience while working directly at Avant Law. We're looking for two dynamic graduate lawyers - one in Brisbane and one in Melbourne - to join us in this full-time position on a fixed-term 12 month contract and start their journey towards a rewarding legal career.
Our graduate lawyers will have the chance to explore different aspects of both medical indemnity and commercial law, including:
Civil Litigation
Claims for compensation against Avant members.
Professional conduct
Medical Board investigations, coronial inquiries and Medicare.
Commercial and corporate advisory
Tailored legal advice for Australian practitioners.
Estate planning & probate
Wills, probate, superannuation, trusts and business succession.
Employment & workplace
Compliance, strategy, disputes and legislation.
Property law
Conveyancing, commercial leasing and development.
You also gain mentorship and professional development as you work closely with experienced lawyers and gain hands-on experience in real cases and legal proceedings.
Your key responsibilities
As a graduate lawyer, you’ll learn how to deliver high-quality, timely legal advice and support to Avant’s members, while developing your professional skills.
Responsibilities include:
- 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.
About you
We're looking for individuals who are:
- Driven and ambitious: Holding a relevant legal qualification 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.
Hear from our people
Hear from two of our partners, Jennifer Jackson, Head of Estate Planning & Probate, and Justine Beirne, Head of Medical Indemnity, as they delve into what they do and why they choose to work at Avant.
Justine Beirne - Partner and Head of Medical Indemnity, Avant Law
Jennifer Jackson - Partner, Head of Estate Planning & Probate
Australia's leading medical defence organisation.
Representing 85,000 healthcare practitioners with a rich 130-year heritage, we’re more than just a medical indemnity insurer. We are a mutual organisation focused on supporting our members throughout their careers and advocating for improvements in the healthcare system. At Avant Law, you’ll be part of a community dedicated to excellence, quality, and trust.
Avant - A great place to work
Note: Avant Mutual is a vaccinated employer. Prior to commencing employment, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid medical exemption.