Family Law - Associate/Senior Associate Sydney

Nulsen Disability Services; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Gym/Studio discounts Australia-wide

Study and exam leave

Competitive referral bonus

Other amazing perks

Job summary

Mills Oakley invites applications for a family law practitioner with at least 3 years’ post-article experience to join our Sydney Family Law team. You will work with Martina Storgato and a national practice handling diverse matters including divorce, property settlements and parenting disputes.

You will represent clients across ADR and litigation, contributing to the firm’s collaborative and developmental culture while expanding your expertise within a top-tier national firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PAE in a recognised practice.
• Strong client skills and a passion for Family Law.
• Experience in ADR, mediation or litigation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients on divorce and separation, property settlements and parenting disputes.
• Handle financial agreements, family violence matters and child support.
• Engage in both alternative dispute resolution and litigated disputes with the team.

Skills

Family law

Client service

Communication

Empathy

Education

Masters in Family Law

Specialist accreditation in Family Law

Job description

A great opportunity has arisen for a family law practitioner with 3+ years' PQE to join our Family Law team in Sydney working with Martina Storgato.

About Us

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!