OUR DEDICATED SERVICES
For over a decade, we’ve been providing quality, high-value solutions, for both Clients and Candidates in Legal Recruitment in the Brisbane and Gold Coast markets.
We are the best in the business at sourcing and matching highly talented and skilled professional Candidates with the strategic objectives of employers.
Our Professional and Support opportunities range from permanent, temporary and contract within Private Practice and In-House. These roles could vary from junior positions all the way through to management and partner opportunities.
Whether you are a Client or Candidate with us, we are here for you throughout the whole recruitment process!
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE
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Industry Market Guidance & Insights - we are always available to discuss current trends and insights to keep your career or business future planning in mind.
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Headhunting - if you are looking for someone specific, we can assist (chances are, we probably already know them!)
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Ethical Candidate Sourcing - through various channels and trusted network connections.
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Personalised Candidate Assessments - professional and personal.
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Candidate Career Coaching - We understand that you may want to make a move... but is this the right move for you, right now? With our years of knowledge, experience and insight into the nuances of each each law firm and career possibility, we can guide and lead you to a path that is completely aligned to your ultimate goal — not just your next step. We offer you opportunities most other agencies won't find.
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Consistent Client Communication - we keep you in the loop and we are always just a phone call away!
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Candidate Talent Bulletins - direct to your inbox. You never know when that perfect Candidate could be brought directly to you!
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Marketing of your Law Firm - we sell your practice to our Candidates.
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Identify Practice Area Gaps within Law Firms - we source and place entire teams with specific professional skills to help firms grow and expand into legal areas they previously didn't have access to (or had limited resources).
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Assist with Company Mergers & Acquisitions - we are integral to the process of buying and selling Law Firms.
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Candidate Placement Monitoring - we check in with our Candidates during the first week, the first month and at probation review time and provide our Clients with their feedback.
OUR VALUE OFFERING
DiMention Recruitment firmly believes that personnel is personal,
and we strive to deliver a caring, professional service each and every time.
For Our Clients… Our dedicated recruitment process starts and ends with an understanding of your business at the forefront of our approach. We aim to deliver a Quality Candidate that meets not only your current needs, but your future needs as you grow together over time.
For Our Candidates… We engage individually with you to gain a comprehensive understanding of your experience and career goals, to ensure that your requirements, skills and vision are a match to our valuable Clients. This paves the way for a successful, mutually satisfying partnership for the long-term of both parties.
OUR BRAND VISION
Transforming People, Transforming Business — One Legal Firm At a Time.
Our joy comes from both the personal and professional growth that results in the lasting impact of aligning the right people to a career that inspires and fulfills them.
The idea of “being in the people business” isn’t just a cliché to us. We live it. Every day. We interpret and connect to the industry because we understand the nuances of the legal industry. The services we deliver are only part of the story.
OUR BRAND MISSION
Our role at DiMention Recruitment is not a single transaction — it is an alliance with both our clients and candidates — for the long-term.
We invest in people first, and our mastery in matching the right people in the right career, has an immediate positive result that continually adds value and worth to the law firms we partner with.
Whatever the situation may be, our role as advisors, connectors, educators and coaches means we help you navigate your triumphs and challenges.
OUR DEDICATED TEAM
We partner alongside people in a business environment, helping them learn, understand and adapt. Bringing this human element into our educational and collaborative approach is what makes us unique.
Dedication to us, is about being completely devoted to our task or purpose. To be fully present in the moment with energy, passion and intent for the best outcome possible.
It is the power that motivates us — what drives us in the morning even when the coffee machine isn’t working and to answer that last phone call in the evening when it’s past 5 o’clock. We are hard-working and loyal.
DIANE MACLEOD
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
To truly deliver greatness, we believe in connecting with people like you— people who are passionate about the standard of work they deliver, their professional reputation, and the community around them.
With over 28 years’ local and international experience, Di works best to benefit businesses with solving productivity problems by seeking out the most qualified Candidates for the job from both a skill set and cultural perspective. Di is committed to providing a hands-on approach with every interview and placement to ensure that each receives her final seal of approval. Quality assurance is the key to the DiMention Difference and this difference starts with Di.
Prior to launching DiMention Recruitment, Di was a professional of the legal industry herself, having worked for top-tier and mid-tier law firms, which focused in various areas of law including Human Resources. Di is fuelled with passion for the legal industry and has worked incredibly hard to become the Recruiter of Choice for the Gold Coast.
“DiMention Recruitment ‘bend over backwards’ to ensure that the best candidates meeting the brief are put forward.
I emphasise ‘meeting the brief’ because unfortunately in our experience, many other recruiters ignore key aspects of the brief in order to send through candidates in the hope of successful applications.
Their fees are very reasonable and competitive.
I couldn’t recommend more highly.”
Pat O’Shea, Partner — HOLMAN WEBB LAWYERS
STEPHANIE WHITE
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Stephanie brings an array of legal industry and recruitment experience, having taken the leap from legal practice to legal recruitment in 2014. Stephanie is committed to helping legal professionals find career happiness, and helping law firms find long term employees.
Stephanie obtained her Bachelor of Laws degree from James Cook University, graduating with Honours. She then completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice with the College of Law.
During her studies, Stephanie worked as an Assistant to a number of Barristers-at-Law across multiple areas of law. She also gained first-hand experience in private practice prior to her admission, and gained post admission experience In-House.
Stephanie has an in-depth knowledge of the Gold Coast and Brisbane markets, and has a high success rate when sourcing and securing suitable talent. Having worked closely with Diane for many years, Stephanie is able to assist both Support and Professional staff with their next opportunity.
When you talk to Stephanie, you can be sure she understands your legal and recruitment requirements.
“I have found both Di and Stephanie from DiMention Recruitment go above and beyond in assisting us with our employment needs. I have no hesitation in recommending their services.”
Shannon McLaughlin, Partner — CJM Lawyers
JOSE BARRETO
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
After completing a Double Degree in Business and Law at Griffith University, Jose developed a passion for the Legal industry, Recruitment and Human Resources (HR). He has been working in recruitment since 2021 and joined DiMention Recruitment in 2023.
Jose gained valuable insight into the inner workings of a law firm through his previous experience in legal support roles. This experience has helped Jose understand the needs of both candidates and clients and become familiar on a firsthand basis with legal systems, processes and software.
Jose then began his professional career in a HR and Learning & Development (L&D) role before moving into a recruitment position. He specialises in recruiting for Legal, HR and Public Practice Accounting positions (both support and professional roles) and is excited to continue building his career in these industries. Specialising in Legal recruitment has allowed him to combine his two areas of interest into a fulfilling career.
Jose believes in a personable and down-to-earth approach to recruitment. He enjoys developing long-lasting relationships and is always eager to help.
KELLY MACLEOD
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Kelly Macleod joined the DiMention Recruitment team as our Marketing Manager in April 2021. She brings a wealth of experience in Sales, Marketing, Communications and Business Development. She leans on her creative skillset to market to clients and candidates alike, creating long-lasting connections and achieving stand out results.
A genuine “people person”, Kelly has a way of engaging with people from all walks of life. Her career began in 2014 after graduating Bond University with a Bachelor in Communications. Her creative skillset, warm persona and exceptional work ethic has led her to gain experience across multiple industries, from media and entertainment, to hospitality and tourism, to marketing, sales and advertising. Her previous roles have seen her establish & manage key stakeholder relationships, offer executive sales and marketing management services for a diverse roster of clients (Glencore, UnitingCare QLD, Pernod Ricard Australia), and execute large scale events as a Marketing Coordinator for Village Roadshow Theme Parks and as a Marketing Executive at The Star Gold Coast, drawing national and international recognition.
Having successfully transitioned careers multiple times, Kelly understands and relates to the daunting process of finding a new role. This first hand experience allows her to walk candidates through every step of the recruitment journey to ensure they receive successful offers that will lead to their dream career.
Her senior account management and executive marketing expertise enables her to offer a high degree of care and support to our legal clients, listening to their needs and wants to ensure they are presented with the right candidates that offer the right solutions.
When you work with Kelly, you can be sure you will be looked after at every stage of the recruitment process
ALYSSA KENDALL
ASSOCIATE / MARKETING MANAGER
With experience in legal recruitment dating back to 2016, Alyssa brings a people focused and considered approach to connecting legal professionals and support staff with opportunities where they can truly thrive.
Throughout her career, Alyssa has worked closely with law firms across a range of practice areas, developing a strong understanding of both the technical requirements of roles and the human elements that underpin successful, long term placements. In her current role as Associate and Marketing Manager at DiMention Recruitment, Alyssa plays a dual role, supporting clients and candidates through the recruitment process while also contributing to how the firm communicates its values and insights to the broader market.
Alyssa is deeply passionate about connecting the right people with the right opportunities and believes there is a professional “home” for everyone. She approaches relationships as true partnerships, underpinned by transparent communication, trust, and genuine care. Known for her warm and approachable style, Alyssa takes pride in guiding candidates through pivotal career decisions and supporting clients to build teams that align not only on skill, but on culture and values. Her greatest satisfaction comes from seeing people feel confident, supported, and settled in roles where they can grow and succeed.
KEELEY MOONEY
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR
Keeley plays a crucial role as the go-to expert for all organisational and administrative needs, excelling at managing complex schedules, coordinating high-stakes meetings, and ensuring seamless operations, all contributing significantly to our team's success.
Since joining us in 2022, Keeley has leveraged a wealth of experience and a can-do attitude in providing essential business support to Director Diane and clients, ensuring efficient fulfilment of their needs.
Drawing from her extensive background in both white and blue-collar recruitment and administration, Keeley adeptly guides clients and candidates, delivering exceptional customer service at every step due to her strong track record in senior-level executive support.
Her commitment to confidentiality, paired with exceptional organisational and time management skills, ensures the prompt and efficient delivery of support services, maintaining high standards across the board.
TRISNA DARMA PUTRI
TALENT SOURCING EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Trisna is a Talent Sourcing Executive Assistant with over three years’ experience supporting teams and senior leaders within fast-paced recruitment environments. She brings a calm, organised and proactive approach to her role, ensuring priorities are managed efficiently and operations run seamlessly.
Working closely alongside senior leadership, Trisna has developed a practical, inside-out understanding of the legal hiring landscape. From complex calendar management to end-to-end recruitment coordination and talent sourcing support, her strong attention to detail and prioritisation skills contribute to a smooth and positive experience for both clients and candidates.
Trisna works collaboratively with the team to support the recruitment process, providing reliable operational and administrative assistance to ensure everyone is well organised and supported at every stage. She values professionalism, reliability and a personable approach, and is committed to helping the team deliver a seamless recruitment experience.
We are the legal industry match makers and we take pride in our success rates for long-term, mutually beneficial working relationships.
OUR BRAND VALUES
To Nurture is to Flourish
Nurturing emotional relationships are the most crucial primary foundation for both intellectual and social growth. This is vital to maximise future well-being — to be in a vigorus state where all parties can thrive. To flourish means to be in your prime, to be at the height of your excellence and influence.
A Good Reputation Never Hurt Anyone
It belongs to US and it belongs to YOU. Our Reputation is so important because it is a reflection of our impact and influence. A Good Reputation harnesses higher trust and lowers risk. We help build YOUR reputation because Firms with strong positive reputations simply attract better people.
The Power of Diverse Thinking
We harness diversity - both in our people and in our thinking. This uniquely enables us to find solutions to difficult problems because we constantly seek new opportunities. In doing so, we exceed expectations and tackle challenges with greater passion.
As Divergent Thinkers, we not only look at ‘facts’ in our solutions but combine this with ‘ideas’ and ‘possibility’. We shift to a mindset that has a broader outlook and approach while always enthusiastic to learn.
Humour is an Essential Life Skill
Law is serious enough, so we don’t have to be all the time! Studies have shown that a sense of humour can improve your mental and physical health, boost your attractiveness, and improve your leadership skills.
At DiMention Recruitment, we believe in Quality of Life. We encourage people to be themselves— not to take yourself too seriously.