Family Lawyer 1-3 years PQE

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Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia Thornton + King Full time

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Managing Director at Thornton + King, Accredited Specialist in Property Law

Part-Time Family Lawyer (1–3 years PQE)

About our firm

Thornton + King is a boutique, award-winning law firm with offices in Balmain, Willoughby, and Hornsby, New South Wales. With a heritage dating back to 1924, we're proud to have served multiple generations of families across Sydney—bringing top-tier expertise, genuine care, and clear, practical advice to every matter.

About the role

We are seeking a part-time Family Lawyer (1–3 years PQE) to join our growing Family Law team, working closely with our Law Society Accredited Specialist in our Hornsby office.

You'll have exposure to a broad range of family law matters, including parenting, property/financial settlements, binding financial agreements, divorce, and urgent and interim applications. You'll draft high-quality documents, manage client relationships, and contribute to strategy on active files.

  • Location: Hornsby (in-person)
  • Load: 5 days per fortnight (3/2 arrangement), with scope to increase
  • Flexibility: Part-time with genuinely supportive, family-friendly flexibility
  • Remuneration: Commensurate with experience

Why you'll want to work with us

  • Work with the Best: Learn directly from a Family Law Accredited Specialist. Our broader team includes multiple Accredited Specialists and the former President of the Law Society of NSW.
  • High-Calibre Matters: Act on a diverse mix of family law files with meaningful client impact.
  • Career Growth: Hands-on mentoring, structured feedback, and support toward Specialist Accreditation (when eligible).
  • Award-Winning Culture: Join a collegiate, supportive team recognised for excellence in client service and legal practice.

What we're looking for

  • 1–3 years' post-admission experience in family law.
  • A genuine passion for family law and client care.
  • Strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Commercial awareness, including comfort working to realistic budgets and timeframes.
  • An interest in pursuing Specialist Accreditation (when eligible).

Apply now

If you're looking for a role that will challenge, support, and accelerate your development in family law, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit a brief cover letter (max 1 page) and CV.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelNot Applicable
Employment type
  • Employment typePart-time
Job function
  • Job functionLegal and Administrative
  • IndustriesLegal Services, Law Practice, and Office Administration

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