Job Description

Senior Associate [Family Law] - Newcastle

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Genuine support, ongoing professional development and a clear pathway toward leadership and future equity participation.

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21st September, 2026

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High-Quality Work. Genuine Support. A Clear Pathway to Leadership and Equity. Are you ready to take the next meaningful step in your Family Law career?

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Optio6 Talent Partners has partnered with a highly regarded specialist Family Law firm in Newcastle to appoint an experienced Family Lawyer who is looking for more than simply their next role.

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This opportunity offers meaningful and sophisticated work, genuine support, ongoing professional development and a clear pathway toward leadership and future equity participation.

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Whether you are already based in the Newcastle region, considering relocating for the right opportunity, or looking for a firm where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded, this could be the career move you have been waiting for.

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The Opportunity

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You will join one of the largest specialist Family Law teams in New South Wales outside of Sydney.

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The firm offers the resources and complexity of work that can be difficult to find within the local market, while maintaining a collaborative, supportive and people-focused culture.

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You will manage a varied caseload of parenting and property matters, including high-value and commercially complex cases. You will also have access to experienced practitioners, Accredited Specialists and lawyers with more than 20 years of Family Law experience.

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This is an opportunity to deepen your expertise, develop your leadership capability and build a long-term future within a growing specialist firm.

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A Firm That Supports Its Lawyers

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This firm understands that lawyers do their best work when they have the right people, systems and resources around them.

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Its approach is centred around clear workflows, practical processes, effective delegation, supportive leadership and technology that makes day-to-day practice easier.

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In practice, this means:

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- access to established systems, precedents and processes
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- a strong legal support team to assist you
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- the ability to delegate appropriate tasks to Assistants, Paralegals and Junior Lawyers
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- regular opportunities to discuss matters and seek guidance
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- ongoing feedback and professional development
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- a collaborative environment where knowledge is shared
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- a genuine focus on wellbeing and sustainable ways of working
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You will be trusted to manage your matters with autonomy, while knowing experienced support is available when you need it.

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What You Will Be Doing

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In this role, you will:

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- manage Family Law matters from initial consultation through to resolution
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- work across parenting, property and financial matters
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- handle complex and high-value cases
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- appear in court and continue developing your advocacy capability
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- provide strategic, practical and empathetic advice to clients
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- build trusted relationships with clients and professional referrers
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- mentor Graduates and Junior Lawyers
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- contribute positively to the team and broader firm culture
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- continue developing your technical, commercial and leadership skills
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About You

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You will ideally have at least five years of post-admission experience in Family Law. Applicants with four years of strong and relevant Family Law experience may also be considered.

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This opportunity may suit you if you:

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- can confidently manage files from commencement through to resolution
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- have experience across parenting and property matters
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- are comfortable managing complex or high-value work
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- have advocacy experience and confidence appearing in court
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- enjoy mentoring and supporting less experienced lawyers
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- take pride in providing thoughtful advice and positive client outcomes
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- value collaboration,



communication and shared knowledge
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- want your contribution to be recognised and rewarded
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- are interested in developing toward leadership and, over time, potential equity participation
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- are looking for a supportive environment where you can continue growing your career
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What Is on Offer

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- Salary of $130,000 to $150,000 + super (depending on experience, open to discussion)
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- plus monthly commission opportunities
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- annual salary reviews
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- a defined pathway toward Team Leader responsibilities
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- genuine long-term potential for equity participation
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- structured one-on-one meetings and quarterly career discussions
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- regular matter reviews and access to experienced practitioners
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- leadership training and development
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- support to achieve Specialist Accreditation, including an additional bonus
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- annual CPD budget and fortnightly Lunch and Learn sessions
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- flexible working arrangements
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- birthday leave and volunteering leave
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- reward and recognition initiatives
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- dedicated wellbeing support
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- the resources of a broader legal services group of more than 50 people
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- future career opportunities across the broader group, including Sydney
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Considering a Move to Newcastle?

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Newcastle offers an enviable coastal lifestyle, a thriving qualified community and greater affordability than Sydney, without requiring you to compromise on the quality or complexity of your legal work.

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If you have been considering relocating, this opportunity provides the chance to build a long-term career with a respected and growing specialist firm that is genuinely committed to supporting and developing its people.

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Looking Ahead

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The firm has exciting plans for the future and is looking for an experienced Family Lawyer who wants to grow alongside it.

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For the right person, this role offers genuine progression into leadership, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work toward future equity participation within the business.

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All enquiries and applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

📌 Senior Associate [Family Law] - Newcastle (New South Wales)
🏢 Optio6 Talent Partners
📍 New South Wales