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to the traditional, inflexible law firms.
Established in 2009, Griffin Legal is a nationally operating law firm with offices in Canberra and Melbourne. It provides practical, reliable and quality solutions under a number of arrangements including fees for ad-hoc advice, fixed fee arrangements and ongoing retainer agreements.
Griffin Legal prides itself on providing accessible services to our local and national clients of all sizes, as well as a supportive environment for our team to grow successfully. The firm is proud of its team culture and fosters an environment in which our professionals are given opportunities to develop and advance, and is always looking for smart and ambitious professionals to join our team. Griffin Legal doesn’t just talk about work life balance, it lives it – offering staff a variety of flexible working arrangements. Professional training is ongoing and includes skills and education that are valuable for all parts of life.
“At Griffin Legal we respect and support each other as an innovative team”.
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Conveyancing & Estates
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