A snapshot view to give you a sense of Clayton Utz’s ethos and culture.
The upside – lots of challenging work in a very inclusive environment
The downside – managing workflow peaks and troughs
Sneak peek – a day in the life of Minnie Wu
Wellbeing and workplace culture 8.6/10
The 3 word review - ‘genuine’, ‘kind, ‘collegiate.’
‘The firm clearly allows people to be their true selves.’
Remuneration 7.5/10
Salary rated ‘good to very good,’ bonuses linked to billable hours, which can be tough to accrue as a grad.
‘Dinner and taxis home paid for after 7 pm, good catering, provision of ergonomic equipment, working from home equipment, work phones/iPads etc.’
Professional development 8.5/10
A 2.5-week national orientation program, 3 x 6-month rotations ongoing workshops, online learning, coaching and mentoring.
‘…..everything from how to use research databases, communicate in the most accessible way, and set goals for career progression and key legal content.’
Social Responsibility 8.8/10
Strong on community connection and pro bono practice
‘The firm has a very strong pro bono practice. The contribution of legal hours is enormous, and I believe everyone contributes as much and often as they can.’