Mills Oakley Lawyers

Careers at Mills Oakley

A foundation for a great legal career

We are looking for professional, forward-thinking and energetic individuals who share our passion for legal excellence and our values of integrity, honesty and mutual respect. 

Our firm is one of the fastest growing in Australia and in 2010 we were named “Melbourne Law Firm of the Year” at the Australasian Law Firm Awards for the second time in three years. Our success won’t stop there.

We are large enough to provide the challenge of diverse, high-quality work and clients. Small enough to give you the personal attention to help achieve your full potential. 

Mills Oakley is a firm that is prepared to invest in its people, and we look for lawyers who believe in our values. We seek professional, forward thinking, and energetic individuals who are honest, hard working and enjoy building meaningful, long term relationships with clients.

Seasonal Clerkship Program

The Mills Oakley Seasonal Clerkship program provides law students a challenging but rewarding experience working closely with the lawyers within one of our practice groups. This valuable program is designed to provide an overview of ‘life within a firm’ and experience first hand our open, supportive and friendly culture.

We understand that the beginning of your career in the law is imperative and you will be provided with a buddy to mentor you during your time at Mills Oakley to assist you settle in. You will undertake an Induction program and training will also be provided on our processes and document management system. There is also the opportunity to attend our fortnightly internal CPD Forum which is specifically designed for our lawyers. Other experiences could include attending court, drafting documents and pieces of advice, reviewing contracts, attending client meetings and legal research.

Melbourne – The Melbourne seasonal clerkship program offers students a three week placements in summer university holidays.

Please apply for the Melbourne Seasonal Clerkship Program via CV Mail: http://fsr.cvmail.com.au/millsoakley/main.cfm

Melbourne Seasonal Clerkship dates for 2011
Open: 1 April 2011
Close: 19 August 2011

Graduate Traineeship Program

We offer trainees the opportunity to gain a broad understanding of our practice groups across the firm. You will build your business skills and legal knowledge by undertaking research, drafting letters and legal documents. You’ll build confidence in client contact via meetings, interviews, presentations, e-mail and telephone.

Mills Oakley’s junior lawyers are very hands-on, and you’ll benefit from the firm’s collaborative working culture.

During our 12-month program you will be teamed with a ‘buddy’ to help you access all the resources you need, and a supervising partner will guide you. The firm also provides continuing professional development forums, specifically designed for our lawyers.

In short, we will provide the support you require for the pathway to partnership.

A traineeship at Mills Oakley ensures you continue to grow professionally, emotionally and intellectually.

So build your career with us.

Please apply for both the Graduate Traineeship Program via CV Mail: http://fsr.cvmail.com.au/millsoakley/main.cfm

Melbourne Trainee dates
Open: 1 April 2011
Close: 31 July 2011

Sydney Trainee dates
Open: 1 March 2011
Close: 15 April 2011

Current vacancies
For all current vacancies at Mills Oakley please apply via CV Mail: http://fsr.cvmail.com.au/millsoakley/main.cfm
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Melbourne

Level 6, 530 Collins Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
T: 61 3 9670 9111
F: 61 3 9605 0933

Sydney

Level 34, 60 Margaret Street
Sydney, New South Wales 2000
T: 61 2 8289 5800
F: 61 2 9247 1315

Brisbane

Level 2, 217 George Street
Brisbane, Queensland 4000
T: 61 7 3228 0400
F: 61 7 3012 8777

Contact Us

T: 61 3 9670 9111
E: info@millsoakley.com.au