Careers at Maddocks

A career at Maddocks means joining a Modern Australian Law Firm that is committed to meeting the ever changing needs of our clients, our communities and each other. Our strategic pillars of clients, reputation, culture and operational excellence inform our priorities and underpin our vision of being The Modern Australian Law Firm. Solutions focused. Invested in our clients and our people.

Complex work. Real responsibility.

At Maddocks, you'll work on matters that are genuinely interesting and often high-profile. We act for major corporates (including almost half of the ASX 100), large private equity investors, government, and multinationals doing business in Australia. They bring us questions that are complex and matter to the people they affect.

You'll be given real responsibility early, with the support to handle it well. You'll work closely with partners and colleagues who take the time to share what they know, and who care about how you're going as much as what you're working on.

The result is a collaborative, inclusive place to build a long and rewarding career, and to become the lawyer you want to be.

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Contribute & Develop

Whatever your role, a career at Maddocks is about growing alongside people who want to see you do well. Our lawyers work on interesting, varied matters with partners and senior colleagues who enjoy sharing their knowledge. Our business services teams play just as important a part in how we work with our clients and each other.

We invest in everyone's development through tailored learning programs, genuine mentoring and the chance to take on new challenges as your confidence and capability grow. We also encourage fresh ideas, including new technology and better ways of working, from people at every level.

Strong relationships between our partners, lawyers, business services teams and clients are at the heart of how we work. It's a collaborative, supportive environment where your contribution is valued and your career can grow in the direction you want.

Whether you are looking to join our award winning clerkship and graduate program or you are an experienced candidate we have a number of career pathways for great candidates.

Early Careers programs

Find out what it’s like to work at Maddocks. We are looking for talented and ambitious students to join our Clerkship programs in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney.

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Make your move to Maddocks

Working at Maddocks will mean joining an inclusive and collaborative culture, where you have the opportunity to learn and develop, contribute to a culture of innovation, and most importantly, assist our clients and the wider community.

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Awards & Recognition

We do what we do for our clients. But we are proud when our people are recognised for the excellence of their work.

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Pro bono services

Pro Bono is an integral part of our work and allows us to give back to the communities in which we live and work.

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Maddocks in the Community

It's our aim to ensure that Maddocks continues to return what it can to the communities we serve.

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A diverse and inclusive workplace

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to making a difference in the communities in which we operate, means there are opportunities for our people to play a greater role beyond their job title.

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Do What Matters.

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