Senior Associate (Family Law) – Adelaide
The Opportunity
Swan Family Lawyers is expanding its Family Law practice and is seeking a senior lawyer with at least five years' post-admission experience to join its Adelaide office.
The successful candidate will play an important role in achieving positive outcomes for clients across a broad range of family law matters.
The position is suited to a capable and driven solicitor who develops trusted client relationships, provides commercially sound and practical guidance, and confidently supports clients through sensitive and legally complex disputes.
The role is a full-time position.
Key Responsibilities
Working collaboratively with the Family Law team, the successful candidate will:
Represent and advocate for clients during mediation and family dispute resolution processes;
Appear in substantial and complex proceedings before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia;
Draft, review and finalise court documents, legal correspondence and related materials to a high professional standard;
Take responsibility for managing a varied family law caseload and ensure files are maintained effectively;
Collaborate with senior practitioners on legally and factually complex matters;
Support and mentor junior practitioners and contribute to the continued development of the Family Law practice; and
Participate in professional,



industry and networking events to strengthen referral relationships and identify business development opportunities.
Required Experience and Attributes
Applicants should demonstrate:
At least five years' post-admission experience
practising in family law;
Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and organisational capabilities;
A commitment to delivering empathetic and client-focused legal services;
Excellent attention to detail and consistently high professional standards;
The resilience and adaptability required to respond to court deadlines and changing client needs;
Experience in, or a genuine interest in developing expertise concerning, complex property settlements; and
The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with clients, referral partners and broader professional networks.
About Swan Family Lawyers
Swan Family Lawyers is a firm committed to making a meaningful difference for its clients.
The team values integrity, constructive problem-solving and practical, client-focused service.
This prospect will appeal to a practitioner seeking a supportive professional environment in which ongoing learning, confidence and career progression are actively encouraged.
Benefits
Swan Family Lawyers offers:
A competitive remuneration package and opportunities for career advancement;
Engaging and purposeful work that delivers tangible outcomes for clients;
Initiatives designed to support work–life balance; and
A convenient Adelaide CBD office.

📌 Senior Associate (South Australia)
🏢 Swan Family Lawyers
📍 South Australia