Our client is a long-established, full-service suburban firm in South West Sydney, known for practical, hands-on advice to local families and businesses. They are looking for a Senior Family Lawyer who wants to run a meaningful caseload and still be home for dinner.
Why you'll love it here
- $140K to $160K, pitched at a family lawyer with 7 to 10+ years PAE, so your experience is paid at senior level
- A genuine 9 to 5, Monday to Friday, with no late hours and no weekend work, so your evenings and weekends stay yours
- A suburban office, so if you live in the south west there is no CBD commute and no city parking bill
- A family-friendly culture that treats your life outside work as real
- A full-service firm, so colleagues in property, wills and business law are on hand when a family matter crosses over
- Direct client contact and real ownership of your files as a senior member of the team
About the role
A senior family law seat running your own caseload of parenting and property matters, from first instructions through to final orders:
- Run family law files end to end, including parenting matters and property settlements
- Advise clients on separation, divorce,
parenting arrangements and financial settlements
- Draft and negotiate consent orders, parenting plans and binding financial agreements
- Prepare matters for mediation, conciliation and court, and appear in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
- Support and mentor less experienced colleagues as the team requires
- Build lasting relationships with clients and local referrers
What you'll bring
- 7 to 10+ years PAE in family law, across both parenting and property matters
- Admission to practise in NSW with a current practising certificate
- The confidence to run files independently and appear in court
- Robust drafting and negotiation skills, with a calm and empathetic manner with clients in difficult circumstances
- Happy working from the office, Monday to Friday
Additional information
- $140K to $160K for a Senior Family Lawyer with Minimum 7+ years PAE
- Pure 9 to 5, Monday to Friday: no late nights, no weekend work
- Run your own family law files at a family-friendly suburban firm
📌 Senior Family Lawyer | 7+ PAE | Established South West Sydney Firm (Campbelltown)
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