Local firm facilitates wonderful opportunities

CITY SERVICE WITH COUNTRY CHARM... Graduate lawyer, Marcus Scott, with Director/Non-Legal, Loretta Mitchell and Director/Lawyer, Matt Jones. Photo: Kelly Lucas.
CITY SERVICE WITH COUNTRY CHARM... Graduate lawyer, Marcus Scott, with Director/Non-Legal, Loretta Mitchell and Director/Lawyer, Matt Jones. Photo: Kelly Lucas.
CITY SERVICE WITH COUNTRY CHARM... Graduate lawyer, Marcus Scott, with Director/Non-Legal, Loretta Mitchell and Director/Lawyer, Matt Jones. Photo: Kelly Lucas.
CITY SERVICE WITH COUNTRY CHARM… Graduate lawyer, Marcus Scott, with Director/Non-Legal, Loretta Mitchell and Director/Lawyer, Matt Jones. Photo: Kelly Lucas.

It’s no secret that regional businesses have traditionally struggled to draw locals back from the allure of the cities after completing their further education.

Matthew Jones, director of local law firm Jones & Mitchell Legal, believes there has long been a misconception, particularly in the legal profession, that regional firms cannot offer the range or prestige that city firms can. That just isn’t the case, according to Matthew.

Jones & Mitchell Legal practices in a variety of different areas and is often engaged in large complex matters. There are excellent career prospects in the Goulburn Valley that offer a work/life balance that cannot be matched by city firms.

“We are staunch advocates for employing local people and strive to provide a workplace environment that people genuinely want to be a part of,” said director at Jones & Mitchell Legal, Loretta Mitchell. 

“When it came time to grow our firm, we were pleased to find a returning local in Marcus Scott who has been an excellent addition to our team.”

After completing Year 12 at Wanganui Secondary College, Marcus moved to Melbourne to complete a Bachelor of Law at Monash University and graduated in 2019, but he was always keen to return home.

“I was fortunate enough to get that opportunity when I joined the team at Jones & Mitchell Legal earlier this year. I couldn’t be happier to again be a part of the Shepparton community and close to my family and friends,” said Marcus. 

“I am excited to learn and progress in my career at a workplace I am proud to be a part of. I’m currently looking to purchase my first home and hopefully lower my handicap at the Shepparton Golf Club.”

Jones & Mitchell Legal look forward to growing their business locally and continuing to support their clients.