About the firm

Gillard Family Lawyers is a boutique family law firm located in the heart of Newcastle. Since 2023, the firm has been recognised by the prestigious Doyles Guide as a Leading Family & Divorce Law Firm in the Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Central Coast.

We offer a collaborative workplace with sound mentoring and a genuine team culture. We actively support solicitors' ongoing growth and development, including providing support and paying for staff to attend regular CLE events and conferences.

About the role

Our firm is looking for an experienced, reliable and self-motivated family law solicitor with at least 5+ years’ post admission experience to join the firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident practitioner with strong technical expertise, excellent client management skills and a genuine passion for family law. You will manage your own files, work across a diverse range of family law matters and play an integral role in delivering high-quality legal services to clients.

What we offer

- Competitive salary package

- Genuine work life balance

- Supportive and collaborative team environment

- Ongoing career development and mentoring

- Modern systems and administrative support

- Opportunities for career progression and leadership development

- Opportunities for long term career growth

- High quality family law matters

- Support and paid attendance at regular CLE events and conferences

About you





You will have at least 5+ years’ experience as a family law solicitor and ideally:

- Strong knowledge of family law legislation, procedures and court processes.

- Independently manage a diverse family law caseload from commencement through to resolution.

- Demonstrated experience independently managing complex family law matters.

- Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage sensitive client matters with empathy and professionalism.

- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

- Maintain strong client relationships and provide practical, commercially minded legal advice.

- Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the ongoing growth of the practice.

- Provide guidance, supervision and mentoring to junior solicitors and legal support staff.

- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

- Experience using Smokeball or a similar software.

How to apply

Please submit to *****@gflawyers.com.au

- Your CV; and

- A brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Or alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, the role and what it could offer your career, you are welcome to contact the Director directly. All enquiries will be treated with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.

📌 Family Law Solicitor (5+ Years PAE) (Newcastle)
🏢 Gillard Family Lawyers
📍 Newcastle