
Family Lawyer 2+ years to Senior Associate
3 days ago
Orbell Family Lawyers - Family Law, Done Differently
At Orbell Family Lawyers, family law is all we do, and we're proud to practice it with purpose, clarity, and care for our clients and our team.
We've built a firm around values that matter: quality over volume, trust in our people, and a strong focus on teamwork and continuous development. We're a team of specialist family lawyers helping clients navigate life's most difficult transitions with confidence, compassion, and strategic insight.
You'll gain hands-on experience, supported and coached by our senior lawyers in a high-performing and structured environment. You'll be empowered to deliver meaningful legal outcomes, backed by clear systems and technology, experienced colleagues, and mentoring designed to help you grow.
Why Join OFL
- Empowered to make a difference. At OFL, you'll take on meaningful legal work with the support of experienced family lawyers who invest in your development. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, shares knowledge generously, and provides the systems and structure to help you refine your skills with clarity and confidence.
- Work with structure, systems, and support.Our technology-based systems and frameworks allow you to focus on your clients and outcomes, not distractions.
- Grow with intention. With a clearly mapped development pathway and regular guidance, we value the soft skills as well as the hard skills to ensure your growth is supported at every step.
- Join a values-driven team. We hire for professionalism, empathy, and reliability and foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that also has fun together.
What You'll Do
- You'll develop and refine your legal skills through a balanced caseload of parenting, property, and divorce matters. With exposure to varied levels of complexity and scope, you'll be supported by senior practitioners and structured mentoring to help you grow with confidence.
- Draft legal documents, settlement proposals, court documents, and correspondence to OFL standards.
- Provide strategic and empathetic advice to clients supported by Senior Solicitors.
- Attend court events, mediations and negotiations with appropriate support.
- Collaborate with barristers, experts and team members to progress matters strategically and efficiently.
- Learn and leverage technology within OFL's Matter Management Framework to support productivity and new ways of working.
- Take part in firm initiatives, from fun events, knowledge-sharing, to team development, in ways that reflect your strengths and interests.
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years PQE to Senior Associate in Family Law
- Strong drafting skills and confident in progressing matters with support
- Clear, thoughtful communicator with clients and team
- Tech-friendly and comfortable with structured workflows
- Team-oriented, dependable, and growth-focused
- Aligned with OFL's values: Integrity, Achievement, Reliability, Collaboration, Excellence & Innovation & Fun, Family & Community Focus
What You'll Enjoy
- Above-market salary and benefits
- Structured development pathway with regular mentoring and feedback
- Hybrid work model supporting work-life balance (work from home)
- Health & wellness allowance (gym, allied health or mental wellbeing)
- Paid CPD (including travel and accommodation)
- Regular paid RDOs and paid Christmas holiday leave
- Team-building events, off-sites, and community engagement opportunities
- Modern offices in Erina, Chatswood and Mona Vale
- A firm culture that prioritises quality, collaboration and career sustainability
To apply, email your CV and a short cover letter to
Applications are reviewed on receipt.
Note: This role is not suitable for graduate solicitors or those without Australian family law experience.
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