Job Description

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Excellent Prospect for a junior to join an established, thriving law firm!
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I'm recruiting a Junior Family Lawyer for a small, established general practice law firm with offices close to Sunnybank HIlls.

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Why this firm

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

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Take instructions and meet clients on separation, divorce and parenting matters
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Draft initiating applications, affidavits, consent orders and correspondence
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Prepare property settlement and binding financial agreement matters
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Domestic and family violence applications and appearances in the Magistrates Court
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Appear on mentions and directions in the Federal Circuit and Family Court, with support building to more as you're ready
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Negotiate with the other side and brief counsel where needed
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Manage your own files, diary and client communication
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What you need

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

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Permanent, full time
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📌 Lawyer Junior Family Queensland
🏢 PGR Recruitment
📍 Queensland