Lead Your Own Practice | Pathway to Senior Associate & Partnership

$130,000– $200,000 + Super

At Hammond Nguyen Turnbull (HNT), we are building something

different.

Our Family Law practice is experiencing significant growth,

and we are looking for an experienced Family Lawyer who wants more than just

another job. This is an opportunity to take ownership of your matters, help

shape the future of a growing team, and build a long-term career within a firm

that genuinely invests in its people.

Whether you are an experienced Associate looking to step

into a more senior role or a Senior Lawyer seeking greater autonomy and

progression, we would love to speak with you.

The Prospect

You will work closely with Maria Valenzuela, Partner of Family

Law and relationship be trusted to manage your own practice across either a

broad range of parenting and/or property matters. Our teams are structured to

deal with either mainly complex parenting matters and complex parenting matters

and complex property matters.

You will have the autonomy to run your files, build solid

client relationships, play an active role in mentoring junior lawyers and

paralegals as the team continues to grow and develop strong business

This is a role for someone who enjoys advocacy, strategy,

client engagement, and wants to become a recognised leader within a successful

Family Law practice.

Responsibilities

- Manage your own Family Law matters from commencement through to resolution
- Conduct either complex parenting or complex property matters
- Appear in Court, mediations,



conciliations and dispute resolution conferences
- Draft Court documents, affidavits, submissions and correspondence
- Provide strategic advice to clients through sensitive and complex situations
- Brief and liaise with Counsel
- Mentor and support junior lawyers and paralegals
- Contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the Family Law team
- Build and maintain strong referral and professional relationships
- Build and/or grow strong business development skills

About You

You will ideally have:

- 3 or plus years PQE practising predominantly in Family Law
- Robust technical knowledge across parenting and property matters
- Experience managing your own files with minimal supervision
- Excellent drafting, advocacy and communication skills
- Strong client relationship management abilities
- A cooperative leadership style and willingness to mentor junior team members
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to practice development
- A genuine passion for Family Law and helping clients navigate challenging circumstances

What We Offer

- Direct access to experienced Partners and senior leadership
- Exposure to complex and high-value Family Law matters
- Genuine autonomy and trust
- The opportunity to help shape and grow a Family Law team
- A supportive, down-to-earth and collaborative culture
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Long-term pathway to Senior Associate, Special Counsel and Partnership
- Flexibility without sacrificing career growth

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📌 Senior Family Lawyer (3+ 6 PQE) (City of Parramatta Council)
🏢 Hammond Nguyen Turnbull
📍 City of Parramatta Council