About Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers

Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers is a well-established Australian mid-tier law firm with offices across Sydney, Parramatta, Campbelltown, Wollongong, Newcastle, Raymond Terrace, Hobart and Melbourne.

We provide comprehensive legal services across property, commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, employment & industrial relations, and personal injury law. Our clients include corporations, government, not-for-profit organisations, SMEs and individuals.

At our core, we are a values-led firm. We are committed to delivering high-quality legal advice with integrity, while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We invest in our people, encouraging growth, recognising contribution, and providing opportunities to build meaningful and rewarding careers.

About the Role

We're looking for a Family Lawyer with at least 2 years of post-admission experience to join our Family Law team in Sydney. You'll handle a range of family law matters and support clients through some of the most important times in their lives. You'll be part of a team that cares about good outcomes and about each other.

Key Responsibilities

- Giving clear, practical advice to clients on a range of family law matters

- Managing your own files from start to finish, with support when you need it

- Preparing court documents and correspondence

- Attending court and preparing matters for hearings

- Negotiating settlements and taking part in dispute resolution





- Working with barristers and other professionals

- Supporting junior team members and contributing to the wider team

What You'll Bring

- At least 2 years PQE in family law

- Good knowledge of family law and court processes

- Experience working directly with clients

- An empathetic, calm and professional approach

- Strong negotiation skills and sound judgement

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently and as part of a team

- A current NSW practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain one)

Advantages

- A blend of working in the office & remotely

- Annual flu injections

- Annual Christmas gift

- Monthly Massages

- Employee Assistance program

- Weekly Pilates Classes

- Annual COD Health dollars towards your health & wellbeing

- Social gatherings and sporting groups

- Internal learning and development program

- Wellbeing program

- Annual practising certificate paid for

How to Apply

If this opportunity aligns with where you want to take your career, we encourage you to apply.

We require successful applicants to provide a satisfactory police clearance prior to commencing employment.

We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

📌 Lawyer - Family Law (Sydney)
🏢 Carroll and O`Dea
📍 Sydney