Accredited Specialist/ Special Council, Sunshine Coast QLD

About the role Chomley Family Law is seeking an Accredited Specialist/Special Counsel to join our team in Sunshine Coast, QLD. Come for the Sea Change and Lifestyle.

This is a full-time position offering a unique opportunity to lead and shape the future of our family law practice. You will take on a strategic role within our firm, providing expert legal guidance, mentoring junior staff, and managing complex family law matters. This position represents a significant career advancement opportunity for an experienced family law practitioner who is ready to contribute at a senior level and help drive the firm's vision and values.

What you'll be doing

Managing a diverse caseload of complex family law matters, including property settlement, custody disputes, spousal maintenance and child support cases

Providing strategic legal advice to clients and internal teams on family law issues, drawing on extensive experience and expertise

Mentoring, coaching and supervising junior lawyers and support staff, fostering their professional development and ensuring quality legal outcomes

Collaborating with colleagues to develop and implement best practice procedures, templates and resources across the practice

Representing clients in negotiations, mediation and court proceedings across all levels of jurisdiction

Maintaining compliance with legal and professional obligations, including those set out by the legal regulator and accreditation bodies

Contributing to the firm's strategic planning, business development and knowledge sharing initiatives

Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring excellent communication and service delivery

What we're looking for

A Family Law Specialist or Special Council.

Substantial experience managing complex family law matters, including property disputes, custody arrangements, financial agreements and litigation





Demonstrated expertise in family law practice areas, including intimate relationships property division, family violence matters and child-related issues

Proven ability to provide pragmatic, commercially focused and client-centred legal advice to diverse stakeholders

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to clients and colleagues

Strong leadership capabilities, with demonstrated experience mentoring and supervising legal staff

High level of professionalism, integrity and commitment to ethical practice standards

Experience in business development and client relationship management is highly desirable

What we offer Chomley Family Law is committed to supporting the professional development and wellbeing of our team members. We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative working workplace. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are willing to discuss flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and circumstances. Our firm values diversity, inclusion and respect, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

About us Chomley Family Law is a respected family law practice committed to providing high-quality legal services to clients across the Sunshine Coast and surrounding regions. With a focus on practical, compassionate and solution-focused approaches to family law matters, we pride ourselves on understanding our clients' needs and delivering outcomes that serve their best interests. Our team is dedicated to professional excellence, integrity and continuous improvement. We foster a collaborative culture where expertise is valued, mentorship is encouraged, and every team member contributes to our shared mission of delivering exceptional family law services.

📌 Accredited Specialist/ Special Council, Sunshine Coast QLD (Adelaide)
🏢 Chomley Family Law
📍 Adelaide