Our client is a well-established family law firm with a genuine focus on resolving matters efficiently and, wherever possible, outside the courtroom. With a Sydney CBD team of around 15 sitting within a group of roughly 30 lawyers, they need a Senior Family Lawyer who can run a caseload independently while mentoring more junior members of the team as the practice continues to grow.
Salary Range:
$170K - $200K + | can be negotiated based on experience etc.
Features of this position:
• Genuine multi-office practice: specialist backup close at hand, without big-firm bureaucracy
• Real autonomy over your own caseload, not high-volume file churn
• Settlement-focused culture, so you're advising and negotiating, not just litigating
• Genuine mentoring responsibility, shaping how junior lawyers in the team develop
• Career runway in a firm that is actively growing
About the Role
You will run family law matters end-to-end, from initial instructions through negotiation and mediation to court proceedings where required.
• Manage a caseload of complex property, parenting and financial matters independently
• Draft and negotiate consent orders and binding financial agreements
• Appear in mediation, conferences and court as required
• Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to junior lawyers and support staff
• Contribute to the family law practice's growth as the group expands
What You'll Bring
• 7-10+ years PAE in family law, with a track record of running your own files
• Current unrestricted NSW practising certificate
• Robust technical knowledge across property, parenting and financial agreement matters
• Confidence appearing before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
• A genuine interest in mentoring and developing junior lawyers
• Based in or able to work from Sydney CBD
Interested in this position?
Apply now or email your resume to Daniel Cappellacci at ••••@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 ••• ••• 155 to hear more about the role.
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📌 Senior Family Lawyer | 7-10+ PAE | Boutique Sydney Family Law Firm
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📍 Sydney
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