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    65%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.4(20 ratings)
    Career development
    3.5(20 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.3(20 ratings)
    Management
    2.9(20 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.6(20 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.8(20 ratings)
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    5.0
    Lawyer
    Jan 2025
    Melbourne VIC 3000current employee
    Great culture, great work-life balance (4pm Friday finishes all through summer), great benefits and perks
    The good thingsGreat culture, great work-life balance (4pm Friday finishes all through summer), great benefits and perks
    The challengesI can't think of any
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    buisness support service
    Sep 2022
    Great law firm to work at , All staff here are friendly and always have time to stop and have a chat too. There's the high end professional side of business too
    The good thingswork , life balance a boss who shares the load and who listens and takes on what your thoughts are great team collaboration
    The challengesI find its what you put in and what you get out , is the best challenge no challenges to big .
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Lawyer
    Sep 2020
    Nice place to work but very political
    The good thingsBenefits, learning opportunities
    The challengesPoor leadership, not many opportunities for advancement for juniors
    2.0
    Law Clerk
    Nov 2019
    too much work not enough support
    The good thingslaptop provided, flexibility
    The challengesno support, long hours
    1.0
    Lawyer
    May 2019
    Terrible
    The good thingsPeople in lower/middle managment
    The challengesPartners make life very difficult
    4.0
    Print and Mail Room Operator
    May 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Great culture and very professional
    The good thingsGreat culture, focus on human resources
    The challengesLimited opportunity for career growth in services sector of the company
    4.0
    Administration
    Feb 2018
    Struggle but worth it
    The good thingsFriendly staff, great mentoring, lovely Melbourne office,
    The challengesCliquey admins, wage rises not based on ability but number of years employed there
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    ML&C Collections - account manager
    Dec 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Work enough for two people
    The good thingsPeople I worked with
    The challengesWork enough for two people
    3.0
    Legal Secretary
    Nov 2017
    Wouldn't go back.
    The good thingsAverage to high salary.
    The challengesUnwelcoming work environment, bad location, bad amenities.
    5.0
    Legal Assistant
    Apr 2017
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Great place to work, pleasant environment and most of the staff lovely. Enjoyed my 5 years there and would recommend it as good place to work
    The good thingsThe bosses and staff
    The challengesNone really was all good
    5.0
    Administration Assistant
    Mar 2017
    Sydney NSW 20005 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Best place I have ever worked
    The good thingsGreat supportive culture, people and management here really care about you. Never have felt like a number
    The challengesNot many, certainly less than other places
    4.0
    EA/Office manager
    Feb 2016
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    A challenge but enjoyable at the same time
    The good thingsFriendly people, great backup for training and support, diversity
    The challengesWorking long hours, having two roles to juggle
    5.0
    Paralegal/Personal Assistant
    Feb 2016
    11 to 12 years in the role, current employee
    I've worked for Maddocks for almost 12 years it's great!
    The good thingsGreat work life balance
    The challengesSometimes secretary to lawyer ratio can be difficult to manage when busy
    3.0
    Lawyer
    Feb 2016
    Good learning experience.
    The good thingsNot bad hours. Some opportunities for interesting work.
    The challengesSome people were very hard to work with.
    5.0
    Marketing Coordinator
    Feb 2016
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    A very positive working culture.
    The good thingsCollaborative working culture
    The challengesSome departments very conservative
    1.0
    Lawyer
    Oct 2015
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    The worst working experience of my life.
    The good thingsBeing in a cohort with young people.
    The challengesPoor HR team (basically non existent), no feedback for junior lawyers
    4.0
    Property Legal Secretary
    Sep 2015
    A rolercoaster - i was in a team that changed dramtically over 3 years
    The good thingsThe people are very friendly and caring
    The challengesSometime communication in the firm is not at its best
    1.0
    I.t facilities
    Sep 2015
    More for less
    The good thingsThe people
    The challengesThe budgets
    5.0
    Marketing Consultant
    Sep 2015
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Great company to work for
    The good thingsGreat people and warm and open culture
    The challengesNothing major
    4.0
    Legal Secretary
    Sep 2015
    Great team of people, opportunity to learn and develop
    The good thingsGreat colleagues, very accommodating with job share arrangements
    The challengesLong hours due to resourcing issues
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