Family Law Associate | Part-Time or Full-Time | $140,000-$150,000 Package

Legal - Professional; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day working week

Work-from-home flexibility

Exposure to high-value matters

Autonomy and ownership

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Boutique Family Law Firm in Sydney CBD is seeking a Family Law Associate to join their growing team. You will manage diverse matters, including complex property settlements, parenting disputes and financial agreements, with autonomy to run files from start to finish in a supportive environment.

The role offers genuine work-life balance, four-day weeks, and highly flexible work-from-home arrangements, with exposure to high-value matters and collaboration with seasoned practitioners.

Qualifications

• Experienced Family Law Associate with strong property settlements, parenting matters and litigation background.
• Ability to manage own files autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills with commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a diverse range of Family Law matters, including property settlements, parenting disputes and financial agreements.
• Handle matters from initial consultation through to negotiation, mediation, litigation and resolution.
• Provide high-quality, practical legal advice while developing strong and trusted client relationships.
• Collaborate with experienced Family Law practitioners on challenging and technically complex matters.
• Contribute to the firm's ongoing growth through client relationship development and business development opportunities.

Skills

Family Law

Property settlements

Parenting matters

Litigation

Communication skills

Client relationships

Commercial judgement

Business development

Collaboration

Job description

Family Law Associate | Part-Time or Full-Time | $140,000-$150,000 Package

Our client, a highly regarded boutique Family Law firm based in Sydney CBD, is seeking a talented Family Law Associate to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer looking to take ownership of their matters while enjoying genuine work-life balance within a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Role

You will manage a diverse range of Family Law matters, including complex property settlements, financial disputes and parenting matters, working alongside highly experienced practitioners. The firm handles a mix of matters, including high-value property disputes involving assets ranging from $8 million to $18 million. This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously, manage your own files from start to finish and contribute to the continued growth of an established boutique practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a diverse range of Family Law matters, including property settlements, parenting disputes and financial agreements.
• Handle matters from initial consultation through to negotiation, mediation, litigation and resolution.
• Provide high-quality, practical legal advice while developing strong and trusted client relationships.
• Collaborate with experienced Family Law practitioners on challenging and technically complex matters.
• Contribute to the firm's ongoing growth through client relationship development and business development opportunities.

Our client, a highly regarded boutique Family Law firm based in Sydney CBD, is seeking a talented Family Law Associate to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer looking to take ownership of their matters while enjoying genuine work-life balance within a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Role

You will manage a diverse range of Family Law matters, including complex property settlements, financial disputes and parenting matters, working alongside highly experienced practitioners. The firm handles a mix of matters, including high-value property disputes involving assets ranging from $8 million to $18 million. This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously, manage your own files from start to finish and contribute to the continued growth of an established boutique practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a diverse range of Family Law matters, including property settlements, parenting disputes and financial agreements.
• Handle matters from initial consultation through to negotiation, mediation, litigation and resolution.
• Provide high-quality, practical legal advice while developing strong and trusted client relationships.
• Collaborate with experienced Family Law practitioners on challenging and technically complex matters.
• Contribute to the firm's ongoing growth through client relationship development and business development opportunities.

About You

You will be an experienced Family Law Associate with a strong background in property settlements, parenting matters and Family Law litigation. You will be confident managing your own files independently, with minimal supervision, and have the technical expertise to handle complex matters from start to finish. You will bring excellent communication and client relationship skills, sound commercial judgement and a collaborative approach to working within a close-knit team. An interest in business development and contributing to the growth of the practice will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• Genuine flexibility with both part-time and full-time opportunities available, including a four-day working week.
• Highly flexible work-from-home arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Exposure to complex, high-value Family Law matters, including substantial property settlements and contested parenting disputes.
• Work alongside highly experienced practitioners in an established boutique Family Law practice.
• Enjoy autonomy and ownership of your matters within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Join a growing firm where you can make a meaningful contribution and play an important role in its continued success.