Family Lawyer

The Firm

Catton & Tondelstrand Family Lawyers is a highly regarded, award winning, progressive practice with a reputation for high quality expert representation.

We pride ourselves on being different to other law firms due to our culture of collaboration, team focus and professional development program.  We provide a working environment where everyone is encouraged and supported to grow personally as well as professionally.

The Role

We are seeking a driven and autonomous family lawyer (3+PAE) to join our busy practice.

We are looking for candidates who are invested in continued learning and we will support and encourage you to achieve your goals and we invite all of our team to actively participate in strategy development and team planning initiatives.

In return you will join a friendly and vibrant team of dedicated lawyers and efficient support staff. You will work on diverse and challenging matters and further your skills and experience under the mentoring of 2 principals who are both Accredited Specialists in Family Law.

About you

The successful candidate will possess:

• A working knowledge of family law and practice.
• Relationship management and consulting skills, including the ability to interact, influence and negotiate and work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Analytical and conceptual skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to draft legal documents, provide authoritative advice and effectively communicate complex information.
• Understanding the importance of building and fostering a referral and collegial network.

Additional Criteria

The successful candidate chosen for this position must have the following attributes:

• A current unrestricted Practising Certificate;
• 3-years' post admission family law experience;
• High attention to detail;
• Proven ability to deliver outcomes;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• The ability to work proactively as part of a team and individually;
• The ability to think critically and work methodically;
• Ability to draft compelling legal arguments and deliver clear and authoritative advice;
• A passion for family law;
• A positive and open mind;
• The ability to communicate and present in a confident and assertive manner;
• A Drivers Licence;
• Have access to a vehicle and be able to travel to appear at Court and mediations;
• The ability to take direction and give instruction, when appropriate; and
• Well-developed problem solving skills and demonstrated lateral thinking.

The Reward:

• Competitive base salary commensurate with your expertise, plus opportunity to participate in our KPI structured bonus program;
• Stability and job security with an established and respected practice;
• A positive and rewarding team culture where great work is recognised and rewarded, and life outside of work is valued;
• The opportunity to work on complex and interesting files;
• An opportunity to have an impact across the entire business; and
• Learning and professional development programs.
• A safe, comfortable and sophisticated working environment located in the heart of the Maroochydore CBD.

If you are a candidate who thrives on autonomy and impact, we want to hear from you. Submissions must include your current Resume and three professional references (two from the legal profession).

Deadline for submission - 1 December 2025.

Please forward your application to our Practice Manager