Employment FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQS) about DLS and our hiring policies.
To whom should I send my resume?
You can submit a resume for any number of positions for which you believe your experience matches the specified requirements. You should e-mail or mail a resume for each position for which you are applying. Resumes should be emailed in Word for Windows format to Simon Singer. References should be provided in all cases.
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I saw an advertisement for a position with DLS. What is the salary range?
David Landa Stewart offers competitive remuneration. Salaries will depend on many factors such as the degree of skill and experience required and any relevant professional requirements. If you have a specific salary expectation, please inform us when you send your resume.
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I sent my resume a few days ago. How long will it take before I can schedule an interview?
Should a currently available position match well with your qualifications, we will contact you within a few days.
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What’s the interview process like?
If you are called to come in for an interview for a staff position, you will meet with our principal, Simon Singer and/or our office manager. You may be required to undertake a test of your skills. If all goes well, you can anticipate meeting with other members of staff, such as the lawyer you will be working for, before a decision to employ you is made. The interview process may require more than one visit. Of course, we will check your references and background before we make any offer of employment.
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Do you have any part-time jobs?
We often offer part-time employment opportunities, and a number of legal and support roles within the firm are currently part time positions. Please contact our office manager for any vacancies.
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What sort of people are you generally looking for?
We are a client orientated, service orientated firm. Practicality of advice, approachability and professionalism of our staff and timely and efficient service to our clients is essential. We believe staff at all levels, legal and non-legal play an important part in the delivery of our services.
In general, we seek applicants with a positive disposition and those who have demonstrated leadership skills and excellence in their area of work. We also regard highly a balanced lifestyle in the pursuit of a successful career in law. We value a range of interests and activities in your life in addition to your commitments at university or work. We want our staff to have drive, but not drive themselves into the ground with work!
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What’s the work environment like at DLS?
We are a small firm and work as a team. We pride ourselves on our levels of service and professionalism. We have many loyal clients because of this and strive to keep them. The work is always a challenge and the firm rewards success and loyalty.
We also make a point of maintaining a positive atmosphere. All our people are encouraged to be pleasant and polite and positively motivated. We conduct regular surveys where our people are encouraged to express how they feel and suggest improvements. We act on the comments and suggestions we receive and publish the results.
We want our people to feel a part of and build our business. To that end, we reward staff members who refer family and friends to the firm as clients.
Our offices have recently been refurbished. We use leading edge technology and systems to make work more efficient and easier for professional and support staff alike.
We are an equal opportunity employer and employees of the firm have a diversity of backgrounds and cultures. We think this adds to the workplace environment in a very positive manner.
All staff and office procedures are documented in our staff manual. If you are offered a position with us, you should ask to see a copy of this.
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What is your dress code?
Naturally, all employees are expected at all times to project a businesslike image that reflects the professional nature of David Landa Stewart. All staff must be well groomed and your business dress should be of a standard at least equal to that of the senior management group of any client. Men are required to wear business suits and women to wear business suits, tailored business pants suits or dresses. The aim is to convey a positive, confident, polished and professional image at all times.
If you have any doubt about what you are wearing, it is probably not appropriate!
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What benefits do you offer to employees of DLS?
David Landa Stewart offers attractive and above market benefits packages to its employees, including education and training, personal development programs, close partner contact at all levels and bonuses.
We offer sensitive assistance if you have financial or health issues or if you are experiencing work-related pressures.
We want our people to feel a part of and build our business. To that end, we reward staff members who refer family and friends to the firm as clients.
These and other benefits will be discussed further during the interview
process.
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Will DLS disclose information contained in my resume to others?
We are committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and employees. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others.
All enquiries will be held in confidence and we will use discretion in contacting you. We will endeavour to protect the information you provide to us in connection with your application.
However, we may, in our discretion, release information about an applicant when we believe, in good faith, that such release is reasonably necessary to comply with law, enforce or apply the terms of any agreement the applicant has with us; or protect the rights, property or safety of others.
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