About the Role
As our Family Law practice continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Lawyer with 5+ years' PAE to join our Adelaide office to play a key role in delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
Our ideal candidate will be an experienced and motivated solicitor who takes pride in building strong client relationships, providing strategic and practical advice and guiding clients through complex and challenging family law matters.
This position is offered on a full-time basis; however, part-time arrangements may be considered.About YouThis senior position offers the opportunity to work closely with the team to deliver efficient, high-quality legal advice in all aspects of family law where you will:
Advocate for and negotiate on behalf of clients in mediations and family dispute resolution conferences.
Represent clients in complex matters before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Prepare, review and settle high-quality correspondence and court documentation.
Independently manage a diverse family law caseload and maintain client files.
Work closely with senior team members on complex matters
Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth and success of the family law practice.
Represent the firm at industry and networking events, building professional relationships and business development opportunities.
Essentials for the role
Minimum 5 years' post-admission experience in family law
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills




A client-centred approach to legal practice
A keen attention to detail and pride in your work
Resilience and flexibility in meeting the demands of clients and courts
Experience with or an interest in complex property settlements
Ability to build and maintain solid relationships with clients, referrers and professional networks
About UsAt DBH Lawyers, we're an approachable and adaptable team working together to make a real difference for our clients.
If you value integrity, enjoy solving problems with a positive, client‐focused mindset and want to be part of a supportive workplace, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
We're committed to helping our people grow and feel confident in their development.What we offer
Competitive salary and career development opportunities
Meaningful work with real client impact
Work-life balance support, including special and parental leave (subject to eligibility criteria)
Great Adelaide CBD location near the Central Market
Wellbeing support, including EAP and wellbeing initiatives
Applications submitted by recruitment agencies will not be accepted at this time and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
DBH Lawyers is an equal opportunity employer, and we're committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace for everyone.
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives our people bring, and we believe this diversity strengthens our team and the way we support our clients.

📌 Family Lawyer (Adelaide)
🏢 DBH Lawyers Fee Earner
📍 Adelaide