Job Description
Associate / Senior Associate - Family Law
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Hooker and Heijden - Insurance and Underwriting Recruitment – Liverpool NSW
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Full time
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Hybrid
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Associate - Senior Associate - Family Lawyer
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Liverpool or Carrngbah, NSW
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Associate - Senior Associate - Family Lawyer
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Liverpool or Carrngbah, NSW
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About the Firm
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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.
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The Opportunity
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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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
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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 environment
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What's on Offer
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A genuinely diverse 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 (Sydney)
🏢 Hooker and Heijden - Insurance and Underwriting Recruitment
📍 Sydney