Join Australia's Leading Property & Strata Law Practice

Bugden Allen is a national, award-winning law firm that specialises in property law, property development and strata and community titles. As Victoria's leading legal practice in this field, we are looking for a motivated Law Graduate to join our high-performing Melbourne team.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity designed to give you a strong foundation for a successful legal career. Our structured graduate program offers close mentorship from highly regarded senior lawyers, exposure to complex and varied matters, and the chance to work in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

We also pride ourselves on our flexible, family-first culture. Based in our Melbourne office at 500 Collins Street, you will enjoy a supportive environment where your wellbeing is valued, with hybrid work options available after your probation period.

Finally, you will be part of a business that embraces innovation and technology. You will be joining at an exciting time in a firm led by technology experts who are implementing an exciting AI-program.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll work across a range of property-related commercial disputes, litigation, and advisory matters, including:

- Property development, insurance, strata rules, and general property law
- Construction disputes and broader contractual issues
- Strata and community title disputes, with a strong focus on VIC legislation
- Debt recovery and enforcement matters
- Collective sales and scheme terminations
- Drafting legal correspondence, court documents, and client advice
- Managing files and attending court hearings
- Briefing counsel and preparing witness and expert evidence
- Preparing materials for interlocutory and final hearings

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

- Intelligent, motivated and genuinely interested in developing a career in property law;
- A proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment; and




- Meticulous, well-organised and committed to delivering outstanding client service.

Ideal candidates will have:

- A law degree (completed or near completion)
- An interest in property law and/or commercial litigation, with any prior exposure (through clerkships, internships, or university subjects) viewed favourably
- An understanding of court procedures, especially VCAT, Magistrates’ and Supreme Court, or a willingness to quickly learn
- Strong academic results that reflect your commitment to excellence
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A collaborative mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and an eagerness to learn from senior practitioners

With offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and the Sunshine Coast, Bugden Allen is led by some of Australia's foremost experts in strata and property law.

With 1 in 4 Australians now living in strata, this is a rapidly growing sector, and we’re proud to be leading it. Our clients include iconic buildings, property developers, government agencies, strata managers, financial institutions, and both listed and private companies.

We also operate a PropTech company, developing creative legal platforms like LevyCollect, a market-leading debt recovery system for strata levies. We are also implementing an exciting AI program and developing some proprietary solutions for the industry. This blend of legal expertise and technology sets us apart.

To learn more, visit or follow us on LinkedIn.

What we Offer

Market-competitive salary package, commensurate with your skills and experience

Participation in our Staff Incentive Program, with realistic billing targets and meaningful rewards

Clear career development pathways in a high-demand area of law

A supportive, flexible workplace that values work-life balance

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📌 Law Graduate (Melbourne)
🏢 Bugden Allen Group Legal
📍 Melbourne