At Robbins Watson Solicitors we want you to strive and advance your career. We embrace ambition, so regardless of your role in the firm, you will be supported in your professional development and encouraged to seize new opportunities as our business grows.
Whether you are passionate about a career in law and looking for a foot in the door, or an experienced and accomplished lawyer seeking a new opportunity and better working environment, we’d love to hear from you.
We work with people who are truly passionate about the work we do and the impact we have on the community. From the kind of people who work here, to the kind of cases we take on, our values have run deeply throughout our organisation for over 60 years.
Working in a law firm is rewarding but it is also very demanding of lawyers and support staff alike. We recognise this, so we provide our employees with the support they need, as well as time to enjoy life outside work. There is no need to be contactable 24/7 – days off are days off and you are encouraged to keep it that way. There is also a truly open-door policy – any staff member can walk into a partner’s office for an honest and open discussion, ranging from practical advice on a matter, to job satisfaction and career progression, without feeling like a burden.
Our long-term presence and strong reputation in the industry enables us to draw some of the most interesting work available in Southeast Queensland. Whether you are an early-career lawyer or a senior solicitor, you will work on challenging matters which will enable you to develop your legal knowledge and practical expertise. You will collaborate with expert practitioners who are genuinely interested in seeing you progress within the firm and in your career – you will be provided with the autonomy you need to grow, balanced with the appropriate level of guidance and support.
We do not set arbitrary billing targets for our staff (e.g. 6 billable hours per day) as was commonplace in the “old days” and still proliferates through many law firms. Rather, we set dollar value targets in collaboration with each practitioner which are in accordance with the kind of work they do, their experience, salary expectations and career progression goals. All professional staff from first year lawyers to senior associates have an incentive scheme in their employment contract which rewards them with quarterly bonuses on a stepped percentage basis for professional fees receipted in excess of 3 X their salary package. Not only are these targets achievable, but they often result in our lawyers earning significantly more than their base wage in any given year.
We view the time it takes to coach and mentor our team as an investment, not a cost. We also place a high value on continued learning and upskilling, which is why we support our lawyers with regular CPD learning, as well as opportunities to pursue their Masters and Specialist Accreditation. Both the excellent solicitors who currently work for Robbins Watson and the many former employees that have gone on to become partners, judges and specialists is testament to our culture of valuing learning and professional development.
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