Senior Family Law Solicitor

5 days ago

Macquarie Park New South Wales, Australia Wallumatta Legal Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
About us

Wallumatta Legal is an innovative not-for-profit family law practice dedicated to supporting the "missing middle" — people who don't qualify for Legal Aid but can't afford private firms' hourly rates.

We provide high-quality representation at low, fixed fees, with a strong focus on client outcomes and staff wellbeing. There are no billable hour targets. Instead, our culture is grounded in collaboration, professional growth, and genuine impact.

With offices in New South Wales and Victoria and continued growth ahead, we are building a national practice that combines social purpose with professional excellence.

About the role

We're seeking a Senior Family Law Solicitor (6+ years PQE) to join our Sydney team.

In this role, you will:

  • Advise and represent clients in parenting and property matters
  • Draft legal documents, correspondence, and court material
  • Appear at the FCFCOA, mediation, and settlement conferences
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to junior lawyers, PLTs, and volunteers
  • Work closely with the local senior solicitor and collaborate across our national team
  • Represent Wallumatta Legal externally through stakeholder engagement and professional forums

The role is based at Macquarie University Law School, with a hybrid model (typically 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH).

About you

We're looking for someone with:

  • At least 6 years' post-admission experience in family law
  • Strong experience advising and representing clients across property and parenting matters
  • Advocacy skills in court and experience briefing Counsel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organisation, time management, and attention to detail
  • A collaborative mindset — you value teamwork but can also run matters independently
  • Commitment to access to justice and supporting clients with empathy
Why join us?

At Wallumatta Legal, we want our staff to thrive, not just survive. Here's what you can expect:

  • Competitive salary with not-for-profit salary packaging: as a DGR-registered organisation, we offer salary packaging that allows you to reduce your taxable income and thereby notably increase your effective take-home pay.
  • Hybrid flexibility: work from home and from our office at Macquarie University
  • Professional development: CPD funding, regular in-house training, mentoring, and opportunities to step into leadership roles
  • Wellbeing support: additional annual leave over Christmas and a focus on work / life balance
  • Sustainable workload: clear caseload expectations and no billable hours
  • Career progression: opportunities to supervise junior staff, lead projects, and represent the firm externally
  • Team culture: a collegial workplace with EOFY and Christmas celebrations, regular team lunches, and a supportive environment where we debrief, celebrate wins, and look after each other.

This is a unique opportunity to do meaningful, high-impact work without sacrificing balance or professional growth.

Interested?

For more information, please contact Kisanne Dulin at

To apply, click "Apply Now" and submit your CV and a short covering letter outlining your interest.

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