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At Arnold Bloch Leibler, our solutions-focussed approach to client outcomes shapes our unique workplace culture. People at all levels of the business are encouraged and empowered to get involved in projects and initiatives that speak to their interests and allow them to develop a career path in which they can thrive.
Whether you are an experienced lawyer, a recent graduate, or a motivated individual looking for their next move in one of our corporate services teams, Arnold Bloch Leibler provides meaningful professional development, interesting projects and generous benefits to all of our valued people.
Life at Arnold Bloch Leibler
Life at ABL is busy, dynamic and challenging. The firm has high expectations for its employees, so it is only right that they are provided with benefits and support to help keep the balance between work and life outside the office.
There's a vibrant social scene with a wine club, staff drinks, sporting and social functions, as well as a range of wellness initiatives. The firm's involvement in some of the most important and interesting matters, and ongoing professional development, also make the firm a stimulating place to work.
Caroline Goulden
Partner, Melbourne
“Lawyers are trusted to get our job done exceptionally well, in a way that suits the client, but also in a way that suits whatever else is going on in our lives."
Gavin Hammerschlag
Partner, Sydney
“You get the opportunity to work with some of the best legal practitioners on some of the most important transactions in the country.”
Lauri Burke
HR Manager, Melbourne
"What I really like about ABL is that you don’t feel like a cog in the machine. My experience of the environment is that it’s flexible, non-bureaucratic and that the firm embraces the individual."
Rob Deev
Senior Associate, Melbourne
"I had no hesitation in accepting ABL's grad offer over those from larger firms. The combination of the people, work and level of responsibility made the decision a no-brainer."
Legal staff
At Arnold Bloch Leibler we relish our exposure to a wide range of interesting and challenging matters that enable our lawyers to draw on their expertise and intellectual potential. We encourage them to bring their whole selves to work each day, recognising that diversity of thought, background and life experience all contribute to our distinctive culture and the solutions we deliver to our clients.
We position ourselves as the lawyers to go to when everything is on the line, where strategic imperatives are critical, and when commercial thinking that’s out of the box is required. The people we hire are the best and brightest, who want the most challenging, complex work in the market. See our available positions or submit an expression of interest via cvMail, or to learn more about our expertise areas, click here.
Corporate services
We are able to provide award-winning service and results to our clients thanks to the support of our corporate services staff, who are essential to the smooth running of the firm. Our corporate services teams include: secretaries, finance, information technology, marketing & business development, office services and human resources.
Just like our legal teams, our corporate services departments are small and dynamic, allowing our people to work on interesting and challenging activities with a commitment to excellence and innovation. This allows our people to grow, and we are proud of the fact that many of our corporate services staff have long tenures, having progressed their careers at the firm. At ABL, we are committed to supporting the continuing professional development of our corporate services employees so that their careers continue to excel. See our available positions or submit an expression of interest on cvMail.
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Seasonal clerks & graduates
Interested in seasonal clerkship and graduate opportunities at ABL?
Visit our dedicated microsite abl.grad.careers or click here to download our brochure.
Key dates
Seasonal clerkships
Applications open: Monday 28 June 2021
Applications close: Sunday 15 August 2021
Offers: Wednesday 20 October 2021
Law graduates
Priority offers: Tuesday 10 August 2021
Market applications open: Tuesday 10 August 2021
Market applications close: Monday 30 August 2021
Market offers: Tuesday 5 October 2021
Indigenous student cadetships
ABL offers cadetships for Indigenous tertiary students who are interested in a career in law, secretarial, accounts or information technology. Our cadetship is a joint initiative with the Australian Government and the programme is administered by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
In order to be eligible for a cadetship you must:
- be enrolled in your first undergraduate degree course, including honours and combined degrees
- be enrolled for full-time study at a university, TAFE college or other registered training organisation located within Australia
- identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- be accepted as such by the community in which you live, or have lived, and
- be one of the following:
- of Australian Aboriginal descent, or
- of Torres strait Islander descent, or
- both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
To find out more, please contact Hayley Brown, Human Resources Manager, on +61 3 9229 9802.
Benefits
At ABL, a range of additional benefits are offered to firm members. From keeping you fit and healthy, to saving you money, the list below is a snapshot of what you will enjoy:
- generous remuneration
- corporate gym membership
- firm-sponsored fun runs and sports teams
- fresh fruit
- annual flu shots
- discounted corporate health plan
- discounted mortgage, credit card and other financial services through a major Australian bank
- salary sacrificing options
- continuing professional development program
- provision of iPhone devices (role dependant)
- professional memberships and practising certificate fees
- remote network access for legal staff for flexible work
- personal house conveyancing, personal wills and estate planning advice
- online news subscriptions
- monthly staff lunches
- monthly staff drinks
- social events and functions
- generous paid parental leave
For general enquiries, contact Alexandra Burns, Human Resources Analyst, at aburns@abl.com.au.
