Job Description
Lead Your Own Practice | Pathway to Senior Associate & Partnership
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$130,000– $200,000 + Super
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At Hammond Nguyen Turnbull (HNT), we are building something
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different.
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Our Family Law practice is experiencing significant growth,
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and we are looking for an experienced Family Lawyer who wants more than just
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another job. This is an opportunity to take ownership of your matters, help
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shape the future of a growing team, and build a long-term career within a firm
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that genuinely invests in its people.
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Whether you are an experienced Associate looking to step
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into a more senior role or a Senior Lawyer seeking greater autonomy and
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progression, we would love to speak with you.
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The Opportunity
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You will work closely with Maria Valenzuela, Partner of Family
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Law and relationship be trusted to manage your own practice across either a
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broad range of parenting and/or property matters. Our teams are structured to
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deal with either mainly complex parenting matters and complex parenting matters
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and complex property matters.
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You will have the autonomy to run your files, build strong
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client relationships, play an active role in mentoring junior lawyers and
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paralegals as the team continues to grow and develop solid business
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This is a role for someone who enjoys advocacy, strategy,
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client engagement, and wants to become a recognised leader within a successful
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Family Law practice.
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Responsibilities
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Manage your own Family Law matters from commencement through to resolution
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Conduct either complex parenting or complex property matters
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Appear in Court, mediations, conciliations and dispute resolution conferences
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Draft Court documents, affidavits, submissions and correspondence
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Provide strategic advice to clients through sensitive and complex situations
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Brief and liaise with Counsel
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Mentor and support junior lawyers and paralegals
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Contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the Family Law team
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Build and maintain strong referral and professional relationships
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Build and/or grow strong business development skills
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About You
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You will ideally have:
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3 or plus years PQE practising predominantly in Family Law
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Strong technical knowledge across parenting and property matters
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Experience managing your own files with minimal supervision
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Excellent drafting, advocacy and communication skills
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Strong client relationship management abilities
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A collaborative leadership style and willingness to mentor junior team members
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Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to practice development
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A genuine passion for Family Law and helping clients navigate challenging circumstances
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What We Offer
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Direct access to experienced Partners and senior leadership
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Exposure to complex and high-value Family Law matters
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Genuine autonomy and trust
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The opportunity to help shape and grow a Family Law team
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A supportive, down-to-earth and collaborative culture
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Clear career progression opportunities
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Long-term pathway to Senior Associate, Special Counsel and Partnership
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Flexibility without sacrificing career growth
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📌 Senior Associate - Family Law (Sydney)
🏢 Hammond Nguyen Turnbull
📍 Sydney