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A Career at Bennett & Philp Lawyers

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Bennett & Philp is a mid-sized law firm, offering practical legal solutions across every stage of life and business and with multi-disciplinary experts across five practice areas – Business Advisory, Intellectual Property, Disputes and Litigation, Property and Real Estate and Wills and Estates.  

Joining Bennett & Philp will give you the opportunity to work with highly experienced, passionate and dedicated lawyers committed to delivering an outstanding service to clients. It’s a place where the work you do really makes a difference and you will have the opportunity to shine. 

The culture creates a positive environment for staff to learn and thrive. So if you are looking for a law firm that values loyalty and rewards hard work, then Bennett & Philp is the right choice for you. 

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Looking after Your Physical Health and Wellbeing

At Bennett & Philp we offer an annual payment towards gym memberships, fitness classes, team sporting fees or other healthy activities of your choice.

Looking after Your Mental Health

Bennett & Philp has mental health trained staff and proudly supports various charities and events each year.

Flexible Working

To help everyone achieve an ideal work-life balance the firm offers additional leave days based on years of service, study and carer’s leave and parental leave including top-up parental leave payments.

Emerging Lawyers

We offer our emerging lawyers professional development through monthly presentations and meetings on topics relevant to someone starting their legal career. Our global affiliation with Meritas provides opportunities to connect with lawyers in other jurisdictions.

Professional Development

We are able to offer access to varied online and in-person professional development and CPD sessions. The firm runs in-house sessions as well as an annual professional development retreat. We also work with lawyers one-on-one to develop personalised development and marketing plans.

Social Activities

We think it is also important to have fun. We have weekly Friday morning tea, monthly firm lunch, monthly social gathering, Christmas function and celebrations of achievements and milestones. You can also join our social club and participate in additional activities.

Facilities

Our contemporary workplace is purpose designed and built to focus on staff wellbeing, promote teamwork and reinforce the firm’s strong culture. Our breakout areas have snack bars, coffee machines and a range of other facilities.

Global Affiliation

Through our global affiliation as the exclusive Queensland member for Meritas, a global alliance of independent law firms, Bennett & Philp offers lawyers unique opportunities to broaden their horizons.  As part of our membership with Meritas, our lawyers have the opportunities to participate in lawyer exchange programs, build Australian and global connections through working on cross board matters and networking opportunities, and access to specialised training and resources to stay ahead of legal trends.

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Job Opportunities

Litigation Lawyer 1+ PAE Year

This role will report to Directors within the Litigation team however will work closely with senior and junior lawyers across varied litigious matters.  The litigation team currently has 4 Directors, a Special Counsel, Senior Associate, Associate, Lawyer and paralegal. The role is hands on and you will learn from senior members of the team, you will be involved in all aspects of general litigation and have direct contact with clients.  Candidates for this role should have a litigation experience and be wanting to continue their career in a litigation team.

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Family Lawyer 3+ PAE Years

You will be handling all aspects of family law including divorce proceedings, financial and separation agreements, property settlements, consent orders and parenting and child support matters.  The successful applicant would have a broad range of experience in family law as well as a well-rounded knowledge and keen interest in family law on top of their experience, which would be expected to be at least 3+ or more PAE.

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Property Associate/Senior Associate 5+ Years PAE 

We offer practical legal solutions with a full range of business and personal legal services and as a result have grown a stellar client base and superb working culture.  As the proud Queensland representative firm for the premier global alliance of independent law firms, we offer our clients access to top-tier legal expertise worldwide.

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Commercial Associate/Senior Associate 5+ PAE Years

We offer practical legal solutions with the full range of business and personal legal services and as a result have grown a stellar client base and superb working culture. With over 30 fee earners across the firm and an established and respected Business Advisory team, we are looking for a 5+ PAE candidate with a demonstrated focus and interest in Commercial law to join the team.  This role is full-time, and you will be working in our CBD office.  The role involves direct contact and liaising with clients.

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