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An extremely rare and exciting opening has arisen for a Law Graduate (completing or recently completed their PLT) or a junior lawyer to join our Private Clients team. Post admission experience in Family Law is not a requirement for this role but a genuine interest in the practice area is. It’s a fantastic opportunity to kick start your career in Family Law. You will receive broad work exposure across all areas of Family Law. To support your on the job learning, you will receive close mentoring and coaching from your peers and supervising Principals.
ABOUT YOU
It is our goal to attract and retain talented people who are client focused, positive and commercially minded. You will naturally treat our clients as individuals with unique needs and will be adept at providing excellent service to our clients and referral network. This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys variety and a keen eye for detail. You need to be well organised and confident in liaising with clients.
During your studies, you achieved a balance between work, life and study. We want to know about your interest outside the law and more about you as a person. Ideally you will currently be completing (or have recently completed) your Practical Legal Training.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake and satisfy a National Police Records Check.
HOW TO APPLY
We only require your CV. A cover letter is not required. Please note after you have applied you will automatically receive a questionnaire. This needs to be completed to proceed.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold a valid work visa.
Macpherson Kelley is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We want all employees to have a sense of belonging at MK and to feel confident to bring their authentic self to work. MK encourages and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience of disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.
THE EXTRAS
There are many benefits that we offer to support our flexible, innovative and positive work environment. These include:
• We are proud to offer genuine flexibility through our Flex+ program.
• The Macpherson Kelley Foundation and workplace giving program provides a meaningful and effective way to engage with our communities.
• Macpherson Kelley Business School - our business school program provides you with practical quality learning and development to help reach your potential.
• Dress for your day - choose what you want to wear based on what is happening that day.
• Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer and including superannuation contributions on both paid and unpaid leave.
• Public Holiday Swap - allow our staff to take time to celebrate holidays that are meaningful to them.
Visit our careers page to discover more benefits.
MACPHERSON KELLEY
Macpherson Kelley is a mid-tier national commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Dandenong and Melbourne CBD. We're structured to meet the needs of and deliver value to our clients who need direct and succinct guidance.
We're straight talkers who take care of our clients' legal concerns, giving them the freedom to focus on what they do best. We're pragmatic in the advice we give and bold in our recommendations.
With 300+ staff and offices spread across the east coast, our national footprint is growing along with our international reach from Pacific Legal Network (PLN) a division of Macpherson Kelley together with our Multilaw membership.
