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Law Graduate | Family Law (Brisbane)

Family Law • Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia • Full-time

Description

At McInnes Wilson Lawyers, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our employees can thrive. As a leading national law firm, we are committed to excellence in everything we do.

The role:

We have a great opportunity for a motivated Law Graduate to join our Family Law practice group. You will be part of a collegiate and hard-working team and will be supported by on-the-job training and professional development. You will work alongside a dedicated team with direct mentoring from senior members of the team. In this role, you will be exposed to a range of files and will have the opportunity to build your skills.

Who we are seeking:

Our ideal candidate will have recently completed their Bachelor of Laws with an interest in working within the Family Law stream.

In addition, you will possess the following:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and clear communication with clients and colleagues
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A keen eye for detail and excellent time-management skills

Your new team

Our team is made up of highly skilled and dedicated legal professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. We work collaboratively to ensure that every client receives the highest level of service and support throughout their legal journey.

We believe that a supportive and positive team culture is essential to our success, and we foster a collaborative and respectful working environment where all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success.

About McInnes Wilson Lawyers

We are a full-service firm with 56 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that takes gender equality seriously. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned recognition by Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.

Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:

  • Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period, pre-natal leave, parent & care givers’ platform, partner leave and return to work bonuses
  • Access to our firmwide, personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies
  • Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions

Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position. We’d love to hear all about your experience, motivations and point of difference that you would bring to the role.

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team, recruitment@mcw.com.au.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups. If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Entry Level

Company Overview

For over 45 years, McInnes Wilson Lawyers has been dedicated to providing quality advice that protects the interests of their clients, now and in the future. The services they provide are aimed at managing cost, minimising time and maintaining your protection. By taking a strategic approach when designing commercial solutions and working closely with you to ensure that your best interests come first, McInnes Wilson Lawyers can deliver quality legal services that will ultimately result in the most favourable solution for you. As a national law firm, McInnes Wilson Lawyers is committed to giving back to the community around them. They offer an extensive range of pro bono legal advice to a number of individuals and organisations and are actively supportive of various charities. The firm is also proudly a part of Globalaw, a worldwide network of independent law firms throughout 175 cities. The experts at McInnes Wilson Lawyers focus on what makes your matter unique to you and take the time to understand your goals so you receive the outcome you deserve.
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