My position as a Trainee at M+R has proven to be a rewarding and exciting experience.  Throughout the last 12 months I have been exposed to all aspects of the practice groups and have been given the opportunity to be actively involved in assisting with a variety of matters.  You never quite know what you will be working on next, but you can be certain the work will be stimulating and diverse.  The progression from graduate to Trainee is a big learning curve and I been fully supported by M+R for the entire journey.  It is truly a fantastic experience!

Chris Jones (Legal Trainee - 2010 / 2011)

The past three months have been a very challenging and exciting time, as well as a period of fast learning!  I have performed work for a variety of practice areas within the firm, including the WorkCover team, the asbestos/medical negligence team and the construction team.  The work has included researching legal options our clients might have in a particular matter, inspecting and copying subpoenaed documents, attending a de bene esse hearing with Counsel in Warrigal (whereby the Court attends the bedside of a party to a proceeding who is too ill to attend court themselves to give their evidence) and summarising reports written up for the purpose of litigation, amongst many other things!  I have also been privileged to work alongside, and get to know well, my two fellow trainees, Adam Stevens and Penelope Mason, both of whom are great to work with and who are both very determined, hard workers, which encourages me to be likewise.

Adam Stevens (Legal Trainee - 2010 / 2011)

Drafting correspondence, filing court documents, attending client meetings and appearing in court are just some of the responsibilities I have had as a trainee at Monahan + Rowell Lawyers.  In three short months, I have had exposure to meaningful and challenging work from a number of different practice areas including medical negligence, litigation, insurance, commercial and construction.  The partners and senior staff are accessible and provided invaluable support, supervision and training.  As an upshot, the transition from university to legal practice has been smooth and my time as a legal trainee at Monahan + Rowell has been very rewarding.

Penelope Mason (Legal Trainee - 2010 / 2011)

My time with Monahan + Rowell has been an exciting learning curve. The firm has provided me with a friendly and supportive environment which has enabled a smooth transition between university life and the professional legal world.  It has been a real benefit not being confined to one team, but rather having exposure to all the types of matters the firm deals with. Monahan + Rowell also has a particular interest in investing in its young solicitor’s. I have been fortunate enough to attend a seminar almost every fortnight since the commencement of my traineeship and I have been encouraged to engage in many of the LIV activities held throughout the year including the LIV & Hanover Welfare Services Mooting Competition.

Di Sciberras (much valued support staff)

I have worked at Monahan + Rowell for 8 months and I can only describe my experience as a warm and friendly one.  It is nice to be able to walk into work each day and not only be greeted by my colleagues but by friendly lawyers and partners within the firm.  Yes, believe it or not, even the partners are nice, they are not only welcoming but friendly as well, which seems to be a rarity these days.  I assure you in the 19 years I have worked in the legal industry, this firm would have to be the best working environment I have ever worked in.  With friendly staff and a relaxed working environment what more could an employee ask for.  And because the staff are so nice, you can't help but go over and above the call of duty.