- Excellent Opportunity for a junior to join an established, thriving law firm!

I'm recruiting a Junior Family Lawyer for a small, established general practice law firm with offices close to Sunnybank HIlls.

Why this firm

- Long running suburban practice with a steady flow of family law work from local clients and referrals
- You’ll work directly with the firm's family law solicitor, one to one
- Your own matters early, with someone experienced next to you when you need them
- Principal who sits in the office and is involved in the work
- Small settled team, and super friendly!
- General practice, so you'll see how family matters connect with property, wills and estates

What you'll do each day

- Take instructions and meet clients on separation, divorce and parenting matters
- Draft initiating applications, affidavits, consent orders and correspondence
- Prepare property settlement and binding financial agreement matters




- Domestic and family violence applications and appearances in the Magistrates Court
- Appear on mentions and directions in the Federal Circuit and Family Court, with support building to more as you're ready
- Negotiate with the other side and brief counsel where needed
- Manage your own files, diary and client communication

What you need

- Admitted in Queensland with a current practising certificate
- One to three years PAE in family law, or recently admitted with solid family law exposure through a clerkship or paralegal role
- Comfortable with client contact from day one, including the harder end of family work
- Organised, practical and able to explain things plainly to people under stress

The details

- Permanent, full time

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📌 Lawyer - Junior Family (Brisbane City)
🏢 PGR Recruitment
📍 Brisbane City