Supporting people

At Deacons, our people are our most valuable asset.

As an employer, we actively encourage a working environment and culture that fosters professional growth and excellence.

Equal opportunity

An important part of Deacons’ commitment to its employees is our commitment to a balanced workforce. In 2007, Deacons was awarded the Federal Government’s Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency’s citation as an Employer of Choice for Women. The award recognises employers who promote flexible work practices.

Quality and good conduct

Providing quality services in a quality working environment – for our people and our clients – is top of mind at Deacons. That commitment is captured in a company-wide risk management program and a Code of Conduct, incorporating business ethics, practice and quality standards, which guide everything we do.

Diversity

Deacons’ people are from an inspiring mix of cultural, religious, economic, geographic and social origins. We hire people with the best skills and attributes with no regard to anything else. We have good systems and tools in place for rewarding people for their efforts and results.

Equal recognition

The culture of Deacons’ working environment is built on a foundation of respect. We are non-hierarchical, doors are always open and everyone is on a first name basis. At Deacons, we respect the contributions of all our people at all levels of the firm, in all business and support areas.

Fostering excellence

Deacons has a philosophy of guaranteed career progression for lawyers who are talented and enthusiastic. Young lawyers are given early access to good work, early access to clients and the opportunity to work in offices within Deacons' Australian and Asian networks.