Job Description

PERSOL is one of Australia's largest and longest-serving recruitment providers, proudly connecting exceptional legal talent with leading law firms across Australia.

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An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Family Lawyer to join a well-established and highly regarded family-law practice.

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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.

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PERSOL is one of Australia's largest and longest-serving recruitment providers, proudly connecting exceptional legal talent with leading law firms across Australia.

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An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Family Lawyer to join a well-established and highly regarded family-law practice.

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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.

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The Role

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Your responsibilities may include:

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- Managing parenting and property matters from initial instructions through to resolution.
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- Advising clients on divorce, separation and de facto relationship matters.
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- Handling complex parenting disputes, relocation matters and urgent applications.
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- Advising on property settlements, financial agreements and spousal maintenance.
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- Drafting consent orders, parenting plans, financial agreements, affidavits and court documents.
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- Managing family-violence and intervention-order matters where required.
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- Preparing matters for dispute-resolution conferences, mediations and final hearings.
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- Negotiating settlements with other parties and their legal representatives.
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- Briefing and instructing barristers, valuers, accountants and other experts.
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- Appearing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
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- Providing clients with clear, practical and empathetic legal advice.
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- Managing files, deadlines, costs and client expectations.
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- Developing and maintaining robust professional and client relationships.
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About You

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To be considered, you will have:

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- A minimum of three years' post-admission experience in family law.
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- Experience managing parenting and property matters.
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- Sound knowledge of the Family Law Act 1975 and relevant court procedures.
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- Strong drafting, negotiation, advocacy and legal research skills.
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- Experience preparing court documents and managing litigation.
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- The ability to manage files with an appropriate level of autonomy.
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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- A practical, resolution-focused approach to family-law matters.
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- Empathy, professionalism and the ability to support clients through sensitive circumstances.
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- Strong organisation and time-management skills.The ability to manage competing priorities and meet court deadlines.
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- A collaborative and client-focused approach.
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Experience in complex property matters, high-conflict parenting disputes, binding financial agreements or family-violence matters will be highly regarded.

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What Is Offered

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- A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
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- High-quality and varied family-law matters.
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- Direct client contact and responsibility for your own files.
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- Support and mentoring from experienced family lawyers.
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- Opportunities to develop your advocacy and negotiation skills.
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- Genuine career progression.
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- A supportive, collaborative and professional working environment.
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📌 Family Lawyer (New South Wales)
🏢 Programmed GO
📍 New South Wales