Location: Chatswood / Hybrid

Experience: Approximately 2 years' legal experience

Practice Areas: Family Law, Wills & Estates

About the Opportunity

Ascend Legal Talent is assisting an established Sydney legal practice in its search for a Solicitor to join its team, with a particular focus on Family Law and Wills & Estates.

This chance would suit a solicitor with approximately two years of relevant experience who is comfortable managing matters with an appropriate level of independence while continuing to develop under the guidance of experienced practitioners.

The practice offers a flexible working arrangement, combining work from home with attendance at its Chatswood office as required.

The Role The successful candidate will work across a varied caseload involving Family Law and Wills & Estates matters. Responsibilities may include:

- Managing and assisting with Family Law matters from initial instructions through to resolution
- Drafting correspondence, court documents, agreements and other legal documents
- Conducting legal research and preparing advice
- Liaising directly with clients, counsel, courts and other practitioners
- Assisting with wills, estate planning and deceased estate matters
- Managing files,



deadlines and client expectations
- Working collaboratively with the Principal Solicitor and broader team

About You

We are looking for someone who:

- Is admitted to practise in NSW and holds a current practising certificate
- Has approximately 2 years' relevant legal experience
- Has experience in Family Law, with exposure to Wills & Estates highly regarded
- Has strong drafting and written communication skills
- Communicates confidently and professionally with clients
- Is organised, dependable and capable of managing competing deadlines
- Demonstrates sound judgement and attention to detail
- Is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

This is an opportunity to join a small legal practice where you can have meaningful involvement in matters and work closely with senior practitioners.

To apply:

Interested? Apply via LinkedIn or message Ascend Legal Talent directly for a confidential discussion.

Applications and inquiries can also be lodged on our website - www.ascendrecruitment.com.au or

Emailed to [email protected]

All applications will be treated confidentially.

📌 Junior Lawyer - Family Law & Wills and Estates (Chatswood)
🏢 Ascend Legal Talent
📍 Chatswood