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At the heart of our firm’s success are our people.
Our People and Culture
We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment, where all can succeed and are empowered to grow and develop. We want you to bring your whole self to work and do interesting and challenging work while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
Our firm focuses on attracting and retaining the best talent and has a strong track record of career progression. We want you to reach your fullest potential.
At SLF Lawyers, we know diverse perspectives and experiences lead to better outcomes, so we build and support teams that reflect the diversity of the clients we serve.
The SLF values came from our people. We asked everyone in the firm what they valued and what they wanted working at SLF to feel like now and into the future. Our core values unite us as a firm:
- Excellence
- Human
- Respect
- Integrity
SLF Lawyer’s history is one of ambition and growth. We look forward to you becoming part of the team, and part of our history.
Employee Benefits
As humans, we all have our own unique needs, interests and dreams. That’s why we offer benefits that support our people at different stages of their lives and careers.
- Career/growth opportunities
- Mentor Program
- Paid professional memberships and courses
- Internal and external training
- Online training
- Annual Conference
- Leadership training and coaching
- Study leave
- Practical Legal Training cost coverage
- Loyalty leave – an additional day of leave for every year of service, up to 5 days per year
- Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 confidential counselling for you and your family
- Dogs at work
- Paid parental leave (gender neutral and inclusive)
- Wellness Benefit of up to $125 every six months
- Flexible work arrangements
- Curated SLF welcome pack for all new starters
- Social events
- People Committee
- Mental Health First Aid training
- Contemporary end of trip facilities
- Free flu vaccinations
- Competitive remuneration
- Employee Bonus Scheme for all team members
- Employee referral bonus
- Salary continuance insurance
- Free conveyancing when you purchase your own home
- Retail discounts
- Bank Corporate Partner Program
- Corporate travel benefits
- Salary sacrificing for tech items
- Legal loans program
- Work from home or interstate at one our offices
- Flexible hours
- 9.5 day fortnight for administrative team members
- Flexibility for appointments
- Compressed hours
- Many other forms of flexibility
- People Committee champion diversity and inclusion initiatives
- EAP includes specialist helplines for LGBTQIA+, First Nations, and d/Disabled people
- Diversity amongst the leadership team
- Annual employee engagement survey
- Pro bono legal work
- Charity events and donations
- Walk Against Family Violence
- Leaders who are Directors on a range of Boards
Recognition and Awards
SLF Lawyers has been recognised for:
- Best Lawyers’ Best Law Firms in Australia for Insolvency and Restructuring
- Excellence in People – ALPMA Awards 2024
Rewarding and recognising our people and their achievements is important to us. Some of our brightest stars have achieved:
- Best Lawyers List for Insolvency and Restructuring
- Australian Law Awards Partner of the Year – finalist in Workplace Relations & Safety, Family Law, Insolvency and Restructuring, Sports & Entertainment Law
- Australian Law Awards 30 Under 30 – winner in Family Law, finalists in Workplace Relations & Safety, Sports & Entertainment
- Australian Law Awards – finalist for Rising Star of the Year
- Australian Women in Law Awards – winner Young Gun of the Year
Interview Process
We are always looking for talented people who bring passion and pride to their work, and whose values align with ours.
- Apply online – check out our current vacancies or submit an expression of interest.
- Phone screen – an opportunity to get to know each other better.
- Interview – with the hiring manager, and a partner or other team member. There may be 1-3 interviews depending on the role. We will talk in depth about your skills and experience as they align to the role.
- Reference checks.
- Offer – to the successful applicant. Welcome to the team!
SLF Lawyers welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds, including diverse cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, Disabled and d/Deaf people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.
We understand that some people may experience unique barriers to recruitment. We seek to provide adjustments to the recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. Please email people@slflawyers.com.au, if you would like to discuss possible adjustments.
Work With Us
Thank you for considering joining SLF as the next step in your career.
Check out our current vacancies below.
Thank you for considering joining SLF as the next step in your career.
Check out and apply for current vacancies below.
Expressions of Interest
No vacancies that suit your skills and experience? We’d still like to hear from you.
Please send an expression of interest so that we may consider you for future opportunities.
No vacancies that suit your skills and experience? We’d still like to hear from you. Please send an expression of interest so that we may consider you for future opportunities to join our team.
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