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Family law matters can be complex. Here are some things that you should know about Best Wilson Buckley
Become part of the Best Wilson Buckley Family Law Team
Our team is the largest specialty family law team, enabled by a team of support staff across all of our locations.
Offering a depth and breadth of experience that is second to none, we are always looking for expert lawyers and support team members that ‘fit’ to become part of our team and the journey that Best Wilson Buckley Family Law is on. A journey where we provide a bespoke experience for every client that is normally only available in smaller firms, made possible by our insightful and empathetic team.
We achieve resolution for our clients in a way that honours the family they have spent time building and towards a renewed sense of possibility for their new future.
Our values were not created in a majestic boardroom overlooking the city and its winding river and then force-fed to the whole team. Rather, they are the collective result of the values that each of us hold dear in our professional and personal lives. They were also developed in a lovely little spot in the Lockyer Valley in true recognition of our regional roots! Find out more about how we crafted our values here.
What we offer our team
Access to specialist expertise through internal network
Work-life balance genuinely offered to all employees
Friendly, genuine work colleagues
Knowledge sharing across a diversely skilled specialist team
Regular social events
Annual staff retreat
Strong values and performance driven culture
Professional development support
Study leave and study support
Advancement opportunities
Formal career and development planning for legal and support/management team members
Monthly learning and development sessions
Leading specialist family law business
Embedded in local communities
Strong position in the market
Job security
Dedicated management team
Local autonomy within Shine Corporate
In my second year of university, I was fortunate enough to receive the “Best Wilson Family Law Scholarship” which provided me with $5,000 to put towards my studies, along with work experience at the practice. At the time I did not know what area of law I wanted to practice in, and was optimistic of working in foreign policy or international relations. Between you and me, I was even looking at the United Nations. Family law was the furthest thing from my ind.
However, I went along to work experience in September 2014 and assisted solicitors with legal research, drafting, and also attended at Court. This experience was eye-opening and gave me a better understanding of what it is to be a solicitor within a family law context. Even at this stage, I still didn’t know what area of law I wanted to practice in, however the opportunity presented itself for me to be able to work in an administration role at Best Wilson Buckley Family Law.
Client-centric culture
Quality client relationships
All contributions are valued and respected
Multiple locations
Collaboration with colleagues on client work
Investment in technology and continuous improvement practices
No equity outlay for Legal Partners
Paid professional memberships
Salary packaging (salary sacrifice superannuation only)
Flexible work options including working from home
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Services allowance
Annual CLE budget
Parental Leave benefits
Purchased annual leave
Birthday Day Off
Quarterly Employee Awards
Service and Admission milestone recognition
“Genuine and authentic relationships between staff that make it a place that I enjoy coming to work every day.”
“The people that I am surrounded by, the approach that managers take in trying to make others feel included and valued.”
“Fantastic working conditions and being made to feel valued as a staff member.”
“Inclusiveness, comradery and willingness to help.”
“Overall caring, sharing and empathy, and being part of a happy environment.”
“The work culture is inclusive, collaborative and a great environment to be in.”
“Incredibly supportive and flexible for working mums.”
“Support to achieve a healthy balance between work, personal life and other commitments.”
“The ability to work at a high level without interference, unless there is an issue.”
“The positive work culture is like none other, Despite multiple locations, everyone still knows each other and is committed to helping each other professionally and personally. I love that information is shared to make the firm better as a whole. I also love that each office
has its own character.”