Our Values

Our Values

At Mahoney Lawyers, we truly value all the people that make up our team.  We believe that regardless of the position held within our firm, everyone should be treated with equal respect and professional consideration.  The opinion of a firm partner is just as valid and considered as that of the office junior.  As the saying goes, ‘a chain is only as strong as its weakest link’, so we here at Mahoney Lawyers know that we are only as good as our weakest employee.  Nurturing equality in the workplace gives each employee support, education and opportunity.

To encourage strength and unity, we actively discourage office politics and negativity.  We work together to create and maintain an enriching and professional environment.  Sharing ideas and learning from each other is the foundation for well rounded legal representation, and at Mahoney Lawyers, respect and encouragement for open communication enables us to better serve our clientele.

In keeping with this spirit of equality and open communication, the entire team at Mahoney Lawyers have a monthly office meeting where everybody is given the opportunity to raise and discuss current issues.  We strive to ensure that these meetings and other regular staff gatherings are not contrived nor a burden on the staff.

Our social committee which is comprised of professional and support staff, and not the partners, determine the social gatherings throughout the year although there are some that have become rituals because of the way our staff have embraced them.  The staff and partners at Mahoney Lawyers enjoy such things such as:

• Morning Tea – every Thursday
• Monthly breakfast for professional staff
• Melbourne Cup Day afternoon function – the office closes for the afternoon
• Office Christmas lunch – again the office closes for the afternoon
• Go Cart Racing
• Barefoot Bowling
• Sunday family picnics
• Trivia nights
• Golf days
• Boardroom drinks

Other social suggestions are always welcome.

At Mahoney Lawyers, we promote a friendly, supportive and positive environment where team members can have fun, develop and grow.  We will find a career path for our staff, and help them move in the professional direction that they want.  Training is an integral part of the development of the Mahoney Lawyers team, and we encourage self responsibility and individuality.

As important as our work is to us, we will take care to ensure that it does not rule or dominate our lives.  We encourage the balance necessary to ensure that we enjoy life and have the time to care for and enjoy our family and friends.