Careers at OFRM
OFRM is always on the lookout for people passionate about living and working in Bendigo to join the team. Experienced and not so experienced lawyers are encouraged to talk to us about a career with our modern and innovative regional law firm.
- Lawyers
We think Bendigo is a great location to work as a lawyer. If you are local or are willing to move to Bendigo and have an interest in OFRM please email hr@ofrm.com.au
- Law Students
OFRM has a great tradition of working with law students who become graduates then lawyers. As a law student at OFRM you will get the full experience of working in a legal firm from witnessing wills to working on reception. If you can work a day a week during term and over the holidays email an expression of interest to hr@ofrm.com.au
- Law Graduates
New law graduates who find a home at OFRM start across multiple areas of law then refine their field as their career progresses. If you are a recent law graduate interested in working in a regional law firm email hr@ofrm.com.au
- Legal Assistants
OFRM's legal assistants provide direct support to our lawyers. From dictation through to billing, diary management and more you will find your role as a legal assistant at OFRM rewarding and varied. If this sounds like you, we are always interested. Email your details to hr@ofrm.com.au
Benefits of working at OFRM
All staff receive:
Income Protection Insurance under a group policy for all full time employees and part-time employees and casual employees working more than 10 hours per week. Policy provides for 75% of salary up to age 65 with a 90 day waiting period and can be continued after leaving OFRM.
Health
Annual health check provided through Bendigo Community Heath with a registered health practitioner, including follow up calls if required
Annual flu immunisation
Provision of fruit in the office
Health education sessions
Employee Assistance Program providing confidential counselling sessions with our affiliated counsellor for yourself or an immediate family member
Flexibility in the hours worked from week to week
Celebrations including birthdays, special occasions and staff Christmas party
Social club and other social activities
Match employee charity/community group donations dollar-for-dollar up to $100 per annum per employee
Volunteer Services Leave of 15 hours per year paid to volunteer with a charity/community group during the week
OFRM legal services
Free Wills and Powers of Attorney
Discounted conveyancing
Discounted rates for other legal services
Ability to enter into novated leases on vehicles
For lawyers, OFRM will also pay for memberships, professional indemnity insurance and CPD training necessary to keep credentials current, plus provide a device with apps and a data plan.