Family Lawyer

Experience the difference and join our growing team today. An excellent opportunity presents itself for an experienced and driven solicitor to join our firm, working in the Family Law team. Work with our Managing Partner who is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and focuses on resolution and Collaborative Practice.

Early applications are invited and will be reviewed immediately. Salary will be commensurate with experience and incentives will be subject to performance.

The role:

• Manage and work autonomously on your own files;
• Supportive, open door team environment;
• Continued support to learn and grow, including support to upskill and obtain Specialist Accreditation (if wanted/not already obtained), support to train in Collaborative Law (if wanted);
• Enjoy the benefits of a healthy work life balance - where the focus is on client satisfaction and not your timesheet
• Partial work from home arrangements considered for the right applicant.

Focus areas:

• Family Law

You will need:

• A degree or diploma in law with a current NSW practicing certificate;
• A minimum of 3 years post admission experience;
• Excellent communication, time management, attention to detail, multi-tasking and problem solving skills;
• Experience with appearing at Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia;
• An ability to respectfully manage clients, including building and maintaining client relationships, and attending to client matters in a timely and professional manner;
• An ability to work independently, unsupervised and/or in a team environment when required;
• A supportive and cooperative attitude to clients, visitors and other staff; and
• Smokeball & PEXA experience are preferred but not essential.

How to apply:

Submit, via the SEEK website, your CV with a covering letter setting out:

• Why you would like to join our office;
• A brief overview of your experience;
• Which part of the role appeals to you the most; and
• Your salary expectations.