Jackson McDonald

Level 17, 225 St Georges Terrace, Perth 6000

jacmac.com.au/jm/ careers

About the Firm

What are your firm’s key practice areas? • Commercial • Construction • Corporate • Dispute resolution and litigation • Energy • Environment • Estate planning and business succession • Insurance and risk • Intellectual property • Occupational safety and health • Real estate • Restructuring and insolvency • Tax, trusts and superannuation • Workplace and industrial relations

What are the firm’s core values and what makes the firm unique? Jackson McDonald stands by five integral core values which shape the way the firm operates. Honesty & Ethics: Acting with personal and professional integrity. Contribution to the community: Contributing to the legal profession, charities, and community. Mutual Respect & Teamwork: Showing trust and consideration for our colleagues and achieving results through effective teamwork. Client Focus: Building strong relationships with our clients and understanding their industries to achieve the best outcomes for them. Complete Professionalism: Maintaining and applying the highest standards of skill and knowledge. Jackson McDonald is unique as we are one of Western Australia’s largest independent full-service law firms. We have played an integral role in shaping the State by providing our clients with clear, concise legal advice that is tailored to their commercial and operational needs.

How would you describe your firm’s culture? At Jackson McDonald, you’ll find a supportive culture where we work together to further our goals. Collaboration is encouraged at every level - partners, lawyers and support staff all work together to achieve common objectives. Our staff live by our brand promise of experience, confidence, and clarity. Our people champion the highest levels of professionalism and give back to the community wherever they can.

Graduate Jobs

What does your firm look for in a graduate? We look for enthusiastic self-starters, who can demonstrate the core competencies required for success – strong verbal and written communication skills; the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment; and a developing ability to identify key facts and the relevant law.

How can students apply for a graduate position at your firm? At the outset of each year, we recruit a cohort of graduates to join the firm. All vacancies at the firm, including the graduate program, are advertised on SEEK, LinkedIn and our website. Simply apply by submitting the requested information outlined in the advertisement. A member of our People Operations team will contact any shortlisted applicants.

What kind of pro bono work does the firm engage in? We advise various local and international charities. We provide charities with professional pro bono advice and representation in all areas of legal need. In addition to legal advice, our lawyers have presented training programs for non-profit boards and management in areas such as risk management, insurance and governance.

How does your firm distinguish itself from other law firms? Jackson McDonald is one of Western Australia’s largest independent full-service law firm. We have played an integral role in shaping the State by providing our clients with clear, concise legal advice that is tailored to their commercial and operational needs. Being proudly Western Australian is at the heart of how we operate. What defines every JacMac professional is the courage to be bold. To identify the most salient issues and proceed with confidence. To be honest and speak up for what we believe in. To take a stance and see it through. To leave things better than we found them.