Job Description
Senior Associate / Special Counsel – Family Law
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High-trust role handling complex matters with autonomy and support
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National firm that strengthens your personal brand and professional credibility
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Work alongside leaders shaping best practice in modern family law
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This opportunity sits within one of Australia's most respected national family law practices. A firm that has compounded its reputation over decades by doing the fundamentals exceptionally well: sound judgment, strong ethics, and investing deeply in its people.
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The Brisbane team forms part of a national practice with more than a dozen Accredited Specialists. That depth matters. It means you're not learning in isolation, and you're not guessing what "positive" looks like – you're surrounded by it.
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This role can accommodate a Senior Associate or Special Counsel, depending on your experience and appetite for leadership.
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Why this role is different
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Quality over volume
n The work is complex, significant, and intellectually demanding – not churn-and-burn. You'll be trusted with serious property and parenting matters that genuinely shape outcomes for clients.
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Real mentorship, not slogans




n You'll work closely with multiple Accredited Specialists who are invested in developing future leaders. If accreditation is part of your plan, the support here is practical and proven.
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A genuine pathway to Partnership
n Not vague promises. A clear structure, visible role models, and a brand that gives your practice credibility from day one.
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A culture built for the long haul
n Recognised as an Employer of Choice, this is a firm that understands sustainable performance requires balance, flexibility, and respect. Hybrid working and purchased leave are part of the model – not exceptions.
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Who this will suit
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A family lawyer with 5+ years' PAE, operating confidently across complex financial and parenting matters
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Someone technically strong, commercially sensible, and emotionally intelligent
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A lawyer who values collaboration, mentors junior colleagues, and understands that reputation compounds over time
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A professional thinking seriously about where they want to be five and ten years from now
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📌 Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Family Law (Queensland)
🏢 Alra
📍 Queensland