Legal Recruitment
DFP Legal leverages our experience and relationships in government and the private sector to assist organisations build high performing legal teams.
DFP Legal helps build high-performing legal teams across the Federal, State and Territory Government and the private sector. We provide innovative, end-to-end recruitment solutions, securing talent from Graduate Lawyer to General Counsel, and deliver specialist support for complex areas including Litigation, Public Law, Corporate & Commercial and Legal Policy.
Specialist Government Legal Recruitment Agency
DFP Legal provides recruitment solutions for government legal practices by:
Managing end-to-end recruitment processes for legal jobs from Graduate Lawyer to General Counsel
Recruiting lawyers for ongoing and contract jobs
Providing recruitment solutions for high-volume legal administration challenges
Some of DFP’s current Commonwealth Government Panel Agreements include Legal, and general Labour Hire and Recruitment:
Australian Digital Health Agency SON3557594 Recruitment and Related Services
Australian Federal Police SON3538332 Capability Support Services
Department of Finance SON3897769 People Panel Phase 1: Recruitment and Search Services
Department of Finance SON3965020 People Panel Phase 2: Labour Hire Services

Recruiting Legal Talent – Finding the right job our candidates
The experienced DFP Legal team understands and operates within the complex legislative framework that underpins government recruitment and uses innovative technologies and leading assessment tools to support strong policy and commercial outcomes.
DFP Legal can also assist law firms and in-house legal teams to attract, select and retain lawyers and legal counsel. DFP recruits across the following areas of law:
Workplace, Industrial Relations and Compensation
Property and Environment
Public Law
Corporate and Commercial
Litigation
Competition and Consumer
DFP Legal provides simple, cost-effective paralegal and legal administration support when more capacity is required. The principles of diversity and inclusion are incorporated into DFP’s merit-based assessment methodology and DFP is a Disability Confident Recruiter.
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Why partner with DFP Recruitment for your legal recruitment needs?
Extensive Network: We have a vast database of pre-screened and highly qualified candidates.
Targeted Search: We leverage our industry knowledge and robust recruitment methodologies to identify and attract the ideal candidates for your specific requirements.
Reduced Time-to-Hire: Our efficient processes help you fill critical roles faster.
Quality Placements: We are committed to making placements that not only meet your technical specifications but also align with your company culture.
Market Insights: We provide valuable insights into current salary trends, talent availability and industry benchmarks.
DFP Public Sector Job Index
DFP provide an analysis of job advertisement data specific to the national Public Sector, inclusive of Federal, State and Local Government.
The DFP Public Sector Job Index measures and tracks digital job advertisements on job boards, Government sites and public sector career portals. Advertisements are de-duplicated and artificial intelligence is used to classify each job advertisement. The analysis includes a breakdown of Ongoing and Contract/Non-Ongoing roles and hiring demand in each State.

Please contact Tom Hatch on (03) 8632 9952 for more information on the DFP Public Sector Job Index or to download a copy please complete the form below.