Senior Family Lawyer

5 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia beBeeFamilyLawyer Full time $120,000 - $140,000
Job Title: Senior Family Lawyer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Family Lawyer to join our team in South Australia.

Role Description:
  • Manage client matters across all areas of family law with autonomy and accountability.
  • Draft and settle court documents, correspondence, agreements, and legal advice.
  • Represent clients in negotiation, mediation, and court settings.
  • Collaborate with our legal, admin, and client services teams to deliver seamless, high-quality outcomes.
  • Use LEAP to manage matter files, trust accounting, court deadlines, review dates, and document execution.
  • Brief counsel, prepare court books, discovery, and manage disclosure in line with Family Law Rules.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal changes and compliance requirements.
  • Follow standard protocols for new client consults, engagement packs, fixed fees, and matter planning.
  • Refer clients to trusted support services to ensure holistic care.
  • Contribute to firm-wide initiatives, from precedent development to thought leadership.
  • Participate in marketing, referrer engagement, and brand-building initiatives.
  • Manage billing, trust accounting, and compliance in line with firm processes.
  • Attend team meetings, CPD sessions, and events that contribute to professional growth.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's Undergraduate Degree of Law (LLB) or equivalent.
  • At least 5+ years' post-admission experience in law.
  • A current practising certificate and ideally knowledge of family law legislation and procedures.
  • Confidence managing client matters independently, from initial consult through to finalisation.
  • Strong drafting skills and attention to detail across court documents, correspondence, and legal advice.
  • Experience with LEAP or similar legal practice management systems.
  • Comfortable using digital tools to manage client files and time recording.
  • Strong billable hour focus, with a track record of achieving performance targets.
  • Excellent time management, organisation, and communication skills.
Benefits:
  • A progressive firm with national recognition—and a strong local heart.
  • A high-trust, values-led culture where people genuinely care about the work they do.
  • Opportunities for growth, specialisation, and thought leadership.
  • A beautifully designed workspace and a collaborative, people-first team.
  • A generous salary package with strong focus on wellbeing and professional development.
  • Regular networking events, CPD support, team training, and the space to grow your professional profile.

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