At HNT, you will work closely with a Senior Family Solicitor, a highly strategic family lawyer who handles a wide range of matters - from complex parenting disputes and/or complex financial cases. You will gain hands-on experience, develop advocacy confidence, and build solid drafting skills from the start.
You will be trusted to run your own files (with support), not micromanaged and given genuine opportunities to grow your career in a firm that's expanding.
What you will be doing
You will work across a diverse range of family law matters and be actively involved in:
Managing your own matters with appropriate supervision
Drafting Court documents including Initiating Applications and Affidavits
Preparing financial disclosure and evidence
Attending Court, mediations and concilitations
Briefing and liaising with Counsel
Conducting legal research
Meeting directly with clietns and guiding them through difficult situations
Who this Role Suits
This role is ideal for a solicitors with at least +2 years PQE who:
Has had 2+ years experience in family law;
Has a strong interest in building a career in family law;
Wants hand-on responsiblity, not just administrative tasks;
Is confident,
motivated and eager to develop advocacy and strategy skills;
Has robust communication and drafting ability;
Can work both indpendently and collaboratively;
Is organised, detailed-focused and proactive.
What you will gain
Direct mentorship from experienced senior lawyers and Partners
Exposure to complex parenting disputes and/or complex financial cases
Development of robust drafting and advocacy skills early in your career
Autonomy and trust - no micromanagement culture
Clear career progression opportunities in a growing firm
A supportive, flexible and people-focused workplace
About HNT
HNT combines high-quality legal expertise with a genuinely human approach. We care about our clients and our team.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, transparency and flexibility. We invest in our people and support them to become well-rounded lawyers who understand not just the law, but the people and commercial realities behind every matter.
Apply Now
If you are looking for a role where you will be supported, challenged and given real responsibility from early in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Start building your future in family law with HNT.
📌 Family Lawyer Sydney (Australia)
🏢 Hammond Nguyen Turnbull
📍 Australia
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