Family Lawyer opening with a progressive and collegiate 25 staff law firm that has just relocated into stunning new Parramatta offices. This is a vibrant firm that enjoys long retention rates of staff and provides a very collegiate and pleasant workplace culture.  

About the Family law team:

• The team is led by an experienced family law specialist and has a team of 3 additional family lawyers with full time paralegals and specialist administration support for the family law team. 
• It is a progressive law firm that has a team of 25 staff and has built an excellent reputation for its approach and workplace manner since its inception in 2016 when it started with 4 lawyers. 

Benefits of the position and firm: 

• $130,000 to $160,000 + performance bonuses  | Salary Guide Range
• Onsite car parking available 
• Excellent support from Two leading partners of the firm along with the Family law specialist who leads the family law team along with the staff in the firm. 
• Premium top-floor CBD office with excellent facilities
• 1 WFH day per week once probation is successfully completed
• Performance-based commissions and bonuses linked to achievable targets
• A friendly, energetic team environment with experienced senior support
• The chance to build a respected family law practice within an established firm

About the position:

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys owning files, guiding clients through emotionally charged issues, and confidently stepping into court when required.
You will manage a varied family law practice including matters such as:

• Parenting arrangements, recovery and relocation issues, interim disputes
• Property settlements (including complex asset pools) and spousal maintenance
• Divorce applications, consent orders and binding financial agreements
• Family violence-related matters and urgent applications where needed
• Subpoenas, briefing counsel (when appropriate), and preparing matters for hearing

This role will suit a lawyer comfortable with litigation tasks including:

• Attending directions hearings, procedural mentions and interim hearings
• Drafting affidavits, initiating applications, responses and case outlines
• Negotiations, mediations and settlement strategy (without shying away from court)

You’ll have the autonomy to run your own practice, backed by a supportive leadership team and a culture that values professionalism, momentum and results.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-5 years PQE accrued in reputable Family Law firms. 
• Ability to manage matters end to end with minimal supervision
• Confidence with litigation and court-facing work (including directions hearings)
• Strong drafting skills (affidavits, applications, responses, consent orders)
• Sound knowledge of family law procedure and practical file strategy
• Empathetic client communication, paired with clear and commercial advice
• Proactive approach to time management, billing and meeting performance targets

Contact Details:

If you're ready to step into a role where your expertise is valued and your future is supported, apply today in confidence.
Alternatively, reach out to Daniel Cappellacci  directly for a private discussion:

daniel@gorillajobs.com.au
+61 468 718 155
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcappellacci/

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