Job Description

Associate / Senior Associate - Family Law n

Associate - Senior Associate - Family Lawyer

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Liverpool or Carrngbah, NSW

About the Firm n

Our client is a well established New 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 n

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 n

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- Manage a caseload spanning financial and property settlements, parenting applications and parenting plans
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- Advise on divorce and de facto relationship matters, spousal maintenance and child support
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- Prepare binding financial agreements and consent orders
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- Represent clients in mediation, arbitration and, where required, court proceedings, including matters involving domestic violence
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- Provide clear, practical advice to clients on their rights,



entitlements and obligations, particularly during the early, sensitive stages of separation
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- Build and manage direct client relationships with increasing autonomy over time
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About You nn
- Admitted as a solicitor in NSW with a current practising certificate
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- 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)
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- Strong technical knowledge across property settlement, parenting matters and financial agreements
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- A calm, empathetic approach balanced with sound commercial and strategic judgement
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- Confident advocate, comfortable in negotiation, mediation and court settings
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- Ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team workplace
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What's on Offer nn
- A genuinely varied family law caseload within a well established firm
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- High level of autonomy, with support from an experienced and collegiate team
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- A firm culture that values considered, client focused outcomes over unnecessary litigation
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- A supportive working environment with genuine career progression
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- Flexible working arrangements and an attractive remuneration package, commensurate with experience
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📌 Associate / Senior Associate - Family Law (Liverpool)
🏢 Hooker And Heijden
📍 Liverpool