Job Description
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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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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.
The Role n
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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 strong professional and client relationships.
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About You n
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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 **** 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.
What Is Offered n
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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 setting.
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📌 Family Lawyer (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales