Family Law - Associate/Senior Associate

Mills Oakley; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to gyms and studios across澳洲

Study and exam leave

Competitive referral bonus

Other amazing perks

Job summary

Mills Oakley is seeking a family law practitioner with 3+ years' PQE to join our Family Law team in Sydney. You will be working alongside leading professionals and will handle a wide range of matters including divorce, property settlements, parenting disputes, and financial agreements.

You will also engage in both mediation and litigation, with a firm commitment to development and a collaborative, client-focused culture that recognises performance and growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PAE in family law from a recognised practice.
• Strong client service orientation with a track record of client-focused outcomes.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to client work.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients on divorce, property settlements, parenting disputes and financial matters.
• Assist with mediation and settlement conferences as well as litigation.
• Work with the national Family Law practice across multiple offices.
• Contribute to a collaborative learning environment and client service excellence.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Education

Specialist Accreditation

Masters in Family Law

Job description

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

A great career opportunity has arisen for a family law practitioner with 3+ years' PQE to join our Family Law team in Sydney. You will be working alongside a team of industry leading professionals, with added support from our national Family Law practice which includes teams in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide with continued expansion.

You will be working alongside Martina Storgato where you'll be representing clients on a wide range of matters including divorce and separation, property settlements, parenting disputes, financial agreements, family violence, child support, and spousal maintenance. You will also act in both alternative dispute resolution (e.g. mediations and settlement conferences) and litigated disputes.

Mills Oakley is a firm that offers a transparent career path and recognises and rewards performance. We have a genuine commitment in your development, offering you exposure to an exciting array of matters.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have at least 3+ years' PAE from a recognised practice; you will have strong client skills and a passion for Family Law. You will enjoy offering excellent client service and have a proven track record in producing client-focused outcomes. The successful candidate will have a compassionate and empathetic approach to working with clients.

Ideally, you will have Specialist Accreditation and/or a Masters degree in Family Law.

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

• Dress for your day;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
• Study and exam leave;
• Competitive referral bonus; and
• Other amazing perks!