Family Law Solicitor

Ready to make a meaningful impact to the lives of families while advancing your legal career? Join a trusted Maitland law firm that values integrity, teamwork, and real results. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to work on rewarding family law matters in a firm that truly supports your development, values your expertise, and offers the flexibility to thrive both professionally and personally.
  
This well-established legal practice in Maitland is dedicated to providing exceptional client outcomes. With a reputation for delivering prompt and effective solutions, the firm is a leading choice for those seeking reliable, thorough legal support. Their success is built on a passionate team that strives to ensure the best results for every client, every day.
  

The Team & Role:
  
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Lawyer to join this dynamic team. In this role, you will have the chance to work on both independent family law matters and collaborate on more complex cases. You’ll manage property and parenting matters, prepare court documents, conduct mediations, and build your professional profile in the legal community.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage property and parenting matters from start to finish
• Appear at directions hearings, mentions, conciliation conferences, and mediations
• Prepare court and relevant documents for hearings, conferences, and interim orders
• Brief and instruct counsel for interim and final hearings
• Draft Consent Orders, Financial Agreements, and Child Support Agreements
• Conduct mediations and alternative dispute resolution events
• Work independently on family law cases, collaborating on more complex matters

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in family law
• A passion for family law and helping clients navigate their matters
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Initiative and commitment to business development and team culture

What’s On Offer:

• Flexible working options – part-time or full-time
• 1 day work from home (or more, if local and sought after)
• Competitive salary
• Fantastic office space in Maitland
• Opportunity to engage in Wills & Estates and Property work if interested
• Ongoing support to develop the family law practice area
• Firm social activities and industry event attendance

If you’re a passionate and experienced Family Lawyer seeking a supportive, flexible work environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be a part of a collaborative and dynamic team!