PERSOL is one of Australia's largest and longest-serving recruitment providers, proudly connecting exceptional legal talent with leading law firms across Australia.
An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Family Lawyer to join a well-established and highly regarded family-law practice.
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of parenting and property matters while working alongside experienced family-law specialists.
The position offers direct client contact, responsibility for managing files and genuine opportunities for continued career development.
The Role Your responsibilities may include: Managing parenting and property matters from initial instructions through to resolution.
Advising clients on divorce, separation and de facto relationship matters.
Handling complex parenting disputes, relocation matters and urgent applications.
Advising on property settlements, financial agreements and spousal maintenance.
Drafting consent orders, parenting plans, financial agreements, affidavits and court documents.
Managing family-violence and intervention-order matters where required.
Preparing matters for dispute-resolution conferences, mediations and final hearings.
Negotiating settlements with other parties and their legal representatives.
Briefing and instructing barristers, valuers, accountants and other experts.
Appearing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Providing clients with clear, practical and empathetic legal advice.
Managing files, deadlines, costs and client expectations.
Developing and maintaining strong professional and client relationships.
About You To be considered, you will have:



A minimum of three years' post-admission experience in family law.
Experience managing parenting and property matters.
Sound knowledge of the Family Law Act **** and relevant court procedures.
Strong drafting, negotiation, advocacy and legal research skills.
Experience preparing court documents and managing litigation.
The ability to manage files with an appropriate level of autonomy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A practical, resolution-focused approach to family-law matters.
Empathy, professionalism and the ability to support clients through sensitive circumstances.
Robust organisation and time-management skills.
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet court deadlines.
A collaborative and client-focused approach.
Experience in complex property matters, high-conflict parenting disputes, binding financial agreements or family-violence matters will be highly regarded.
What Is Offered A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
High-quality and varied family-law matters.
Direct client contact and responsibility for your own files.
Support and mentoring from experienced family lawyers.
Opportunities to develop your advocacy and negotiation skills.
Genuine career progression.
A supportive, collaborative and professional working environment.
If you would like more information or a confidential chat on this vacancy or any other legal vacancies, please contact Charlotte @ PERSOL on *********** or email ****** Consultant ****** Reference number: ********* Profession:LegalFamily Law Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce Date posted: 27th Aug, ****

📌 Family Lawyer (New South Wales)
🏢 PERSOL APAC
📍 New South Wales