Job Description

Family Lawyer | 7+ PAE | Specialist Family Law Practice n

Our client is an established specialist family law practice with a reputation for practical, positive outcomes for people going through some of the hardest periods of their lives. They are looking for a Family Lawyer with 7+ years' PAE who wants to run their own matters in a team that backs them.

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- Your own client portfolio, so the files, the relationships and the results are yours
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- A varied caseload across parenting and property work keeps the work interesting and your technical and advocacy skills sharp
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- Experienced colleagues are on hand when you want a second opinion, without anyone looking over your shoulder
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- A specialist practice where culture, client care and professional development are genuine priorities, and where you can progress your career in family law
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- Our client offers a $120,000 to $180,000 package depending on experience, with a sign-on bonus available for the right candidate
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- Relocation assistance is available for candidates with the right experience, so moving for the right role does not have to cost you
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- Your choice of Brisbane, Ipswich or Toowoomba
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About the role: n

You will work across a broad range of family law matters,



building on the experience you already have while sharpening your advocacy and client management.

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- Parenting and children's matters
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- Property and financial settlements, including complex ones
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- Separation, divorce and de facto relationship matters
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- Spousal maintenance and child support
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- Domestic and family violence matters
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- Mediation, negotiation and dispute resolution
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- Strategic advice to clients
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- Drafting, file management and court preparation
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You will be trusted to run your own matters, with experienced colleagues there when you need them.

What you'll bring: n

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- 7+ years' PAE in family law in private practice
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- Robust experience across both parenting and property matters
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- Excellent client communication and relationship building
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- Strong drafting and file management
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- Confidence running matters independently
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- Sound judgement and attention to detail
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- An empathetic, practical, solutions-focused approach
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- Current Queensland admission and practising certificate
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Based in South East Queensland, or thinking about relocating for the right role? This is worth a confidential conversation.

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