Family Junior Lawyer

Beacon Legal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Legal in Bankstown, Western Sydney, seeks a Junior Family Lawyer (1-2 years' PAE) to join its growing team. The role offers hands-on experience with mentoring from experienced practitioners, exposure to complex parenting and property matters, and direct client contact.

You will develop skills in drafting, court processes and client management. The successful candidate has completed PLT, with a clear interest in developing a long-term career in Family Law and a proactive, learning-focused

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' post-admission experience in Family Law
• Must have completed Practical Legal Training (PLT)
• Experience drafting affidavits and handling parenting or property matters
• Good understanding of Family Law procedures and Court processes
• Strong drafting, communication and organisational skills
• Keen to learn and build a long-term Family Law career

Responsibilities

• Assist with parenting and property matters
• Draft affidavits, Court documents and legal correspondence
• Assist with financial settlements, disclosure and property disputes
• Liaise with clients, barristers, Courts and other parties
• Attend client meetings, mediations and Court proceedings
• Work closely with experienced Family Lawyers with mentoring
• Gradually take on greater responsibility as experience develops

Skills

Drafting

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

PLT completed

Job description

Bankstown, Western Sydney | Complex Family Law | Mentorship & Career Development

Must have completed PLT | Not a Graduate Position

Are you an early-career Family Lawyer looking for quality work, hands-on experience and the opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners?

We're partnering with a well-regarded specialist Family Law practice in Bankstown seeking a Junior Family Lawyer with 1-2 years' post-admission experience to join its growing team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who already has some exposure to Family Law and is looking to develop their skills with proper mentoring, direct client contact and exposure to complex parenting, property and high-net-worth matters.

The Role

• Assist with a broad range of parenting and property matters
• Draft affidavits, Court documents and legal correspondence
• Assist with financial settlements, disclosure and property disputes
• Liaise with clients, barristers, Courts and other parties
• Attend client meetings, mediations and Court proceedings where appropriate
• Work closely with experienced Family Lawyers who will provide ongoing guidance and mentoring
• Gradually take on greater responsibility as your experience develops

About You

• 1-2 years' post-admission experience in Family Law
• Must have completed Practical Legal Training (PLT)
• Previous experience drafting affidavits and working on parenting or property matters
• Good understanding of Family Law procedures and Court processes
• Strong drafting, communication and organisational skills
• Keen to learn, develop and build a long-term career in Family Law

Please note: This is not a graduate position. We're looking for someone with 1-2 years' PAE and some practical Family Law experience.

Why Join This Firm?

• Join a respected specialist Family Law practice with an excellent reputation
• Hands-on mentoring from experienced Family Lawyers
• Exposure to complex parenting, property and high-net-worth matters
• Early client contact and the opportunity to develop your own matters
• Modern office environment with quality systems and processes
• Flexible working arrangements available following probation
• Competitive salary and discretionary performance bonuses
• Team lunches, social events and firm retreats when team goals are achieved
• Opportunities for career development as the practice continues to grow

If you've started your career in Family Law and are looking for somewhere to develop your skills, gain more responsibility and learn from experienced practitioners, we'd be keen to hear from you.