Working at Maddocks

'Maddocks combines the advantages of small and large law firms - there's a team approach, accessibility, interesting clients and opportunities to grow.'
Partner Catherine Dunlop - Articled Clerk at Maddocks 1995

Maddocks is a great place to build your career in legal services. We are a rapidly growing mid-sized firm with a prestigious client base and an enviable record of achieving outstanding results for our clients. We offer both our legal and non-legal professionals a broad range of opportunities to be part of our success.

Our people are our greatest asset and we invest heavily in attracting and retaining the best at Maddocks. We value collaboration, knowledge sharing and high standards of professionalism. We encourage diversity and foster open communication where individuality and personal expression are valued. Our partners are accessible and have hands-on involvement in the work we undertake for clients. In this environment, and with the depth of resources we provide, your career is nurtured and developed at every stage.

Continuing professional development

Maddocks has a strong focus on continuing professional development for its legal and non-legal professionals.

We offer our lawyers an in-house Legal Professional Development Program and many also choose to undertake further external studies.

Our partners are dedicated to continuing legal education and staff are encouraged to participate in external seminars and training programs relevant to their particular area of practice.

Maddocks in the community

Maddocks places great importance on its Community Program and supports staff involvement in the community.

We also have an active Environment Committee that ensures we adopt environmentally sustainable practices in the workplace to minimise our ecological impacts on the environment.

Staff benefits

Maddocks actively encourages work-life balance by providing a supportive and flexible environment for all staff regardless of gender.

Our staff also have access to the Maddocks Out & About privileges program, subsidised health insurance, gym membership at corporate rates and a personal trainer.

Social

You can join a range of out-of-hours activities that are supported by the firm. These include sporting activities such as the BRW Triathlon, City to Surf, Young Lawyers' Run and Maddocks' soccer, netball, lawn bowls and touch football teams. Regular Friday night drinks and other social functions give our people the chance to relax and get to know each other better.