Associate / Senior Associate - Family Law

Hooker and Heijden - Insurance and Underwriting Recruitment – Liverpool NSW

Full time

Hybrid

Associate - Senior Associate - Family Lawyer

Liverpool or Carrngbah, NSW

Associate - Senior Associate - Family Lawyer

Liverpool or Carrngbah, NSW

About the Firm

Our client is a well established Current South Wales law firm with a strong reputation across commercial, property, litigation and estate work. Operating for more than three decades, the firm has built a loyal client base and is now expanding its family law offering in the Sutherland Shire.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for a mid level to senior family lawyer to join a firm that takes a considered, client focused approach to relationship breakdown, preferring practical negotiated outcomes while remaining ready to advocate firmly for clients in court when needed. You will manage your own caseload with a high degree of autonomy, supported by a collegiate and experienced team.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage a caseload spanning financial and property settlements, parenting applications and parenting plans

- Advise on divorce and de facto relationship matters, spousal maintenance and child support

- Prepare binding financial agreements and consent orders

- Represent clients in mediation, arbitration and, where required, court proceedings,



including matters involving domestic violence

- Provide clear, practical advice to clients on their rights, entitlements and obligations, particularly during the early, sensitive stages of separation

- Build and manage direct client relationships with increasing autonomy over time

About You

- Admitted as a solicitor in NSW with a current practising certificate

- Mid level to senior post admission experience gained primarily in family law (more senior candidates with your own following of work are encouraged to apply)

- Strong technical knowledge across property settlement, parenting matters and financial agreements

- A calm, empathetic approach balanced with sound commercial and strategic judgement

- Confident advocate, comfortable in negotiation, mediation and court settings

- Ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team environment

What's on Offer

- A genuinely varied family law caseload within a well established firm

- High level of autonomy, with support from an experienced and collegiate team

- A firm culture that values considered, client focused outcomes over unnecessary litigation

- A supportive working environment with genuine career progression

- Flexible working arrangements and an attractive remuneration package, commensurate with experience

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📌 Associate / Senior Associate - Family Law (Liverpool)
🏢 Hooker and Heijden - Insurance and Underwriting Recruitment
📍 Liverpool