Vacant Positions

Escape the winter chill and move to Tropical North Queensland!

This is an excellent chance to work with a respected, statewide firm which was recently awarded the 2009 Regional Employer of Choice Award by the Queensland Law Society. MacDonnells Law offers the benefits of a corporate environment in a relaxed Tropical North Queensland setting. Our Employment Law Associate has relocated interstate, therefore creatinan exciting opportunity for you to bring your litigation experience to Cairns and join our busy team.

As an Associate in this group, you will work directly with our existing clients and have the opportunity to build on the client base by attending networking functions, hosting seminars and cross-selling to and from other areas within the office. Three years post admission experience will preferably include exposure to employment law and enable you to fit into our existing employment law team, currently consisting of two partners and a junior lawyer. The employment law team is very well regarded in the Cairns region. Partners, Mark Peters and Julie Bosel undertake a wide range of work for both employers and employees in varying industries.

This is a rare opportunity to fast track your career. You will have direct access to senior practitioners who provide supervision, guidance and mentoring to ensure your ongoing career development and progression. With many of our current senior practitioners commencing as article clerks or junior solicitors, we recognise the importance of providing training and support to our future leaders. You will also take part in our statewide Associates program which fosters management and leadership qualities.

Be the envy of your friends living in this tropical paradise and enjoy the added benefit of an attractive remuneration package including a car park, mobile phone and relocation allowance. Just think, you could be here very soon enjoying a balmy 29 degrees with us!

If you are genuinely interested in relocating to this beautiful region of Queensland, please contact us for further information.

The Brisbane office is currently looking for an experienced Legal Secretary / Conveyancer to join our Commercial team.

The successful applicant will provide general administrative support to two operatives in the Commercial practice group including diary management, billing and some transcription. You will also run conveyancing files in your own right, with the support of a small conveyancing team.

You will have advanced skills in Microsoft Word.  Attention to detail, and initiative to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner are essential requirements for this role.  At least two years relevant legal experience is required.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm with support and resources already in place, including

• well developed precedents and work procedures
• word processing pool
• advanced ICT systems and support
• internal mailroom

We are currently looking for two Legal Secretaries to join the Commercial practice group in our Townsville office.

Legal Secretary

You will have at least 1-2 years relevant legal experience including a typing speed of at least 60wpm and intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word.  Attention to detail, and initiative to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner are essential requirements for this role. 

Junior Legal Secretary

You will have at least 6 months experience in an office environment, preferably in an administrative role.  You will have a working knowledge of Word and Outlook, a keen interest in learning the systems of the firm and sound communication skills.

These are excellent opportunities to join a firm with well established support and resources already in place, including:

• well developed precedents and work procedures
• advanced ICT systems and support
• internal mailroom

Submit your application now for the opportunity to grow your career with MacDonnells Law.

Opportunities exist for second and third year law students to undertake paid work experience in our Brisbane office in December 2010.

Please see the attached flyer for further details.  Applications close 27 August 2010.

Opportunities exist for second and third year law students to undertake paid work experience in our Cairns office in December 2010.

Please see the attached flyer for further details.  Applications close 27 August 2010.

Opportunities exist for second and third year law students to undertake paid work experience in our Townsville office in December 2010.

Please see the attached flyer for further details.  Applications close 27 August 2010.

MacDonnells Law offers graduates the opportunity to launch their legal careers with one of Queensland's largest independent law firms, right in the heart of the Brisbane CBD.  Opportunities currently exist in the Brisbane office for legal graduates to join our team in January 2011. 

This is an excellent change to work with a respected, statewide firm which was recently awarded the 2009 Regional Employer of Choice Award by the Queensland Law Society. 

See the attached flyer for further information on our 12-month Graduate Development Program.  Submit your application by 22 July 2010 for the opportunity to advance your career through MacDonnells Law.

MacDonnells Law offers graduates the opportunity to launch their legal careers with one of Queensland's largest independent law firms, amidst the sought after lifestyle of Far North Queensland.  Opportunities currently exist in the Cairns office for legal graduates to join our team in January 2011. 

This is an excellent change to work with a respected, statewide firm which was recently awarded the 2009 Regional Employer of Choice Award by the Queensland Law Society.  MacDonnells Law offers the benefits of a corporate environment in a relaxed Far North Queensland setting.

See the attached flyer for further information on our 12-month Graduate Development Program.  Submit your application by 22 July 2010 for the opportunity to advance your career through MacDonnells Law.

MacDonnells Law offers graduates the opportunity to launch their legal careers with one of Queensland's largest independent law firms, amidst the sought after lifestyle of Far North Queensland.  Opportunities currently exist in the Townsville office for legal graduates to join our team in January 2011. 

This is an excellent change to work with a respected, statewide firm which was recently awarded the 2009 Regional Employer of Choice Award by the Queensland Law Society.  MacDonnells Law offers the benefits of a corporate environment in a relaxed Far North Queensland setting.

See the attached flyer for further information on our 12-month Graduate Development Program.  Submit your application by 22 July 2010 for the opportunity to advance your career through MacDonnells Law.