Family Lawyer (5+ years) | Bayside Law Practice

Great people. Interesting matters. Genuine mentorship. And yes, we have a laugh.

About the opportunity

Love family law? Take pride in your work and enjoy being around a great team? We might just be the right fit for you.

We are a busy family law practice in Bardwell Park, in Sydney's Bayside area, and looking for an experienced Family Lawyer with 5+ years of post-admission experience to join our team.

We genuinely care about our clients and take pride in delivering exceptional legal advice and representation. We also believe in enjoying the people that you work with makes a big difference to your day. There's plenty of laughter, a supportive atmosphere and a shared commitment to doing great work.

And here's where the opportunity gets interesting.

You will have the chance to work closely with experienced practitioners who are genuinely invested in mentoring you, sharing knowledge and helping you develop your confidence, technical expertise and professional judgement.

You will manage your own clients and matters, gain exposure to interesting and complex family law cases and have the support to keep developing into an even stronger lawyer.

We are looking for someone who wants to contribute, grow and become a valued part of our practice, not simply fill a position.

What you'll be doing

- You will have the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse range of family law matters, including:

- property settlements

- parenting arrangements

- spousal maintenance

- child support

- financial agreements

- divorce





- Preparing court documents, affidavits and legal correspondence

- Attending mediation, negotiating settlements and agreements between parties to achieve cost-effective and amicable resolutions where possible

- Appearing in court on behalf of clients in family law court proceedings

- Providing practical, strategic and compassionate advice to clients navigating challenging circumstances

- Managing your own files and building trusted client relationships

About You

We are looking for a lawyer who is technically capable, commercially minded and genuinely passionate about family law - someone who brings both professionalism and personality to the office.

Ideally, you will be someone who:

- Has at least five years’ post-admission experience, expertise and practical experience across core family law areas, including property division, parenting matters, divorce proceedings and related financial issues

- Has strong technical knowledge across a broad range of family law matters

- Strong advocacy and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent clients effectively in both alternative dispute resolution processes and court proceedings





- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly to clients

- Is highly organised, detail-oriented and takes real pride in the quality of their work

- Is confident managing files, communicating with clients and progressing matters independently

- Can think strategically, solve problems and exercise sound judgement

- Builds rapport easily with clients, colleagues and people from all walks of life

- Has a strong work ethic, takes initiative and follows through on commitments

- Enjoys collaborating, sharing ideas and contributing to the success of the practice

- Has a good sense of humour and enjoys being part of a friendly, down-to-earth team

Most importantly, you’re someone who genuinely cares.

About your clients. About the quality of your work. About the people around you. And about continuing to become the best lawyer you can be.

What we offer

- Market-competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications, and generous bonus package for high performers

- We cover the cost of your practising certificate and your CLE requirements

- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities to support your career progression (including collaborative practice training)

- A collaborative and supportive team environment where your contributions are valued

- Flexible working arrangements where practicable to support work-life balance

- The opportunity to work on a diverse range of famil

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