About Us
McKays Solicitors is an ambitious and progressive legal practice based in Mackay, North Queensland.
Our practitioners have developed a reputation for their industry experience and technical skills and have a focus on building longstanding relationships with our clients.
We have a culture which encourages our employees to be empowered, work collaboratively and be disciplined. We are friendly and welcoming and are supportive of an entrepreneurial spirit in our teams.
The Position
We are looking for talented law graduates to join our team. We have positions available for those with a long term desire to work in the Mackay region.
You will begin your training with client contact from day one. You will receive mentoring and training from a variety of senior employees and you will actively assist the practice with its marketing and business development activities.
We will provide you with the opportunity to rotate into other areas of our firm (including our commercial and/or litigation teams) allowing you to sample different practice areas, including for example: family law, criminal law, local government, commercial conveyancing, rural law, commercial litigation or business law.
You will also have the opportunity to join our other graduates and junior lawyers in various professional development training sessions and social events.
About You
To join our team you will need to be a natural 'people person' and will possess the following:-
- Above average academic results;
- Excellent problem solving skills;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- The ability to multi task and prioritise workloads; and
- A mature and confident manner.
The Location
Based in regional Mackay, you will enjoy the relaxing lifestyle that the tropical North has to offer, with the Whitsunday Islands and national parks within easy reach. Mackay is easily accessible both for visitors and those who enjoy weekend getaways, with direct flights to Brisbane each day.
Start Date
We are open to the following start dates:
- End of 2024
- Start of 2025
- Mid 2025 and beyond
How to Apply
If you are interested in building a successful career with us, please submit a covering letter, resume and copy of your academic transcript to recruitment@mckayslaw.com