Family Lawyer

Arora Legal Family Lawyers and Mediators; Queensland; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus on achieving performance targets

Supportive, friendly team

Remote and flexible working arrangements

Firm laptop

Free onsite parking

Paid CLE opportunities

Mentoring by Principal

Opportunity to undertake mediation/FDR

Job summary

An established industry player in family law is seeking a dedicated part-time family lawyer to join their supportive team in Brisbane. This role offers the chance to manage your own files while collaborating with a collegiate environment. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of post-admission experience and a passion for helping clients navigate family law issues. The firm promotes flexible working arrangements, ensuring a healthy work-life balance, along with a competitive salary and generous bonuses for performance achievements. If you are looking for a fulfilling role with opportunities for professional growth, this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post admission experience in family law.
• Unrestricted Queensland Practising Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Handle family law cases with autonomy and support.
• Achieve realistic monthly performance targets.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Time management skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to connect and empathise with clients

Education

Unrestricted Queensland Practising Certificate

Tools

Smokeball software

Job description

Company Description

Arora Legal is a boutique family law and mediation practice based in Greenslopes, Brisbane. We are committed to helping individuals navigate the complexities of family separation, primarily using out-of-court processes and supporting our clients holistically. Our team includes an Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Collaborative Law specialist, underpinning our approach on how we believe family matters should be resolved.

Job Description

As we continue to grow, an opportunity has arisen for a passionate family lawyer with a “can do” attitude. We seek a part-time family lawyer with 3-5 years PAE to join our team and work exclusively with private clients. If you are looking for a role where you are given autonomy over your files, with the support of a collegiate team, flexible working, and a competitive salary, then we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

1. 3-5 years solid post admission experience practising in all aspects of family law.
2. An unrestricted Queensland Practising Certificate.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
4. Competent time management and time recording skills.
5. Strong problem and negotiation skills.
6. Ability to work and achieve realistic monthly performance targets.
7. Ability to type and produce own documents and precedents.
8. Familiarity with Smokeball software or similar.
9. Ability to connect and empathise with your client.

Benefits

• Generous bonus on achieving performance targets.
• Supportive, friendly team with excellent work culture.
• Remote and flexible working arrangements.
• Firm laptop to support flexible working arrangements.
• Free onsite parking.
• Paid CLE opportunities.
• Mentoring by our Principal, a dual qualified lawyer (AU and UK), Accredited FDRP.
• Opportunity to undertake mediation/FDR for qualified mediators (in addition to caseload).
• Opportunity to work on a varied caseload from collaborative files to court work.

How to apply

Please email a covering letter and CV to [e-mail].

Employer Questions

• How many years' experience do you have as a Family Lawyer?
• What's your expected annual base salary?

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice