Leading Companies & Markets
The large Australian law firms with well established reputations in the Asia Pacific Region include:
- Allens Arthur Robinson
- Blake Dawson
- Malleson Stephen Jaques
- Deacons
- Clayton Utz
- Gilbert + Tobin
- Baker & McKenzie
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth
- Freehills
- Minter Ellison
- DLA Phillips Fox
Environment & Culture of the Workplace
A solicitor is often required to work long hours and the work is primarily undertaken in the office. However, solicitors may attend barrister’s chambers, court or negotiations/mediations which are conducted outside of the office.
Some argue that outdated chauvinistic traditions and opinions still exist within the legal profession; however this is certainly not the experience of all solicitors.
Depending on the area in which you specialise, it may be necessary for you to work outside the regular hours of business. As a criminal lawyer, for example, you may find yourself attending a police station in the middle of the night. You may have to make yourself available to your client all hours of the day and night. As a result of the long hours and the tasks undertaken on a daily basis, the job can be very stressful. However, for many solicitors, the feeling of accomplishment when a legal matter is resolved is very rewarding.
About the Author
Brand Partners, Melbourne
Brand Partners is a niche Melbourne based firm, specialising in commercial law. We run our practice on a philosophy of specialisation and excellance, with our principal goals being to provide the highest quality legal services and to be an instrumental part of each client's success.
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