Working at Thomsons Lawyers
People join us for many reasons - it all depends on what you are looking for. Here is a snapshot of some things you can expect from life at Thomsons Lawyers.
Career development
Every Graduate is viewed as a potential Partner, so the firm makes the effort through formal and informal activities to develop its legal staff.
At Thomsons Lawyers you’ll develop the skills you need to flourish in the world of law by having:
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direct client contact (and where possible matter responsibility) early in your career
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a high level of partner access
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regular and timely performance feedback and
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continual opportunities for legal education.
The promotion criteria for legal roles are transparent and regular development discussions are facilitated. Generous tertiary assistance support is provided for relevant post-graduate studies.
Legal support staff benefit from in-house technology training, business administrative skills training and support for relevant external studies.
Dynamic workplace culture
The work environment at Thomsons Lawyers is friendly and personable, professionally stimulating and collegiate. Our relationships with our clients and each other make Thomsons Lawyers a great place to work.
Our partners are approachable and accessible and the quality of work demanded inspires the best in each of us.
A junior lawyers’ network provides an opportunity for legal staff across the firm in their early years of practice to get together, share experiences and learn from each other and invited speakers.
Active social clubs in each office organise lots of fun social activities (such as drinks nights, bowling, footy tipping, theatre, wine tasting) so you can get to know your colleagues on a personal as well as professional level. Firm social activities include Friday night drinks, end of year functions, and charity events.
wellbeing@work
Law is a demanding profession. We recognise that an employee’s wellbeing impacts on their motivation, morale and efficiency. The wellbeing@work program supports partners and staff to maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle. A range of benefits are available including:
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Access to confidential, external, counselling services
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Healthy breakfast cereals and fruit
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Lunchtime health and wellbeing seminars
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In-house exercise classes such as yoga
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Sporting teams
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Access to corporate gym and health insurance rates
Want to know more?
Read about our Clerkship Program, view our current vacancies, or submit your application for future vacancies. We look forward to hearing from you.