Requirements

- 3 - 5 years post admission experience as a family lawyer;

- appeared before the Magistrates Court in domestic and family violence matters;

- appeared as solicitor advocate before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, including at compliance and readiness hearings and first return dates;

- experience preparing for and running Interim Hearings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, either as solicitor advocate and/or instructing Counsel;

- experience preparing for and attending mediations;

- the ability to manage files with increasing autonomy;

- strong communication skills, including drafting and oral advocacy.

The successful applicant must:-

- hold a current Practising Certificate;

- hold a current driver licence and be willing to drive for work;

- hold or be willing to hold a paid Blue Card (Working with Children)



check; and
- hold or be willing to obtain a explicit criminal history check.

Your Role Will Include

- Management of files;

- Appearances in Court (both the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia as well as the Magistrates Court);

- Effective time management;

- Client management;

- Ability to work well with support staff and manage delegation of tasks within the team;

- Provision of appropriate and considered legal advice;

- Instructing counsel on complex matters in the Federal Circuit and Family Court, and the Magistrates Court

- Other tasks as delegated by the Director and Accredited Family Law Specialist.

📌 Family Law Solicitor (3 - 5 years PAE) (Brisbane)
🏢 W3global
📍 Brisbane