Family Lawyer | 2–6 Years PAE (Flexible work. Full-Time or Part-Time available)

Legal Personnel Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 4 days working from home

Flexible working arrangements

Full-time or part-time options

Job summary

Legal Personnel Australia’s boutique family law firm in NSW is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer with 2–6 years PAE to join the Sydney CBD office. You will handle a diverse portfolio of matters under close mentorship from the Special Counsel and collaborate with the interstate team.

This role offers true flexibility with up to four days working from home and options for full-time or part-time work. You will work on divorces, property settlements, parenting disputes, and high-net-worth

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of post-admission experience specifically in Family Law from an Australian law firm.
• Strong drafting skills and a solid understanding of the Family Law Act 1975 and FCFCOA rules.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a compassionate approach to client care.
• Ability to confidently manage your own files while knowing you have a strong support system.

Responsibilities

• Work on a diverse portfolio of family law matters including divorce and property settlements.
• Handle de facto relationships, parenting disputes and high-net-worth litigation.
• Occasional interstate travel (approx. one day every two months).

Skills

Family Law

Drafting

Communication

File management

Post-admission experience

Job description

Family Lawyer | 2–6 Years PAE (Flexible work. Full-Time or Part-Time available)

Our clientis a highly reputable boutique family law law firm with offices in NSW and Qld. The firm has been consistently recognized as a leader in family law.

Its boutique Sydney CBD office is now looking to add a family lawyer to its team.

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced family lawyer with 2-6 years of post admission experience to work on a diverse portfolio of family law matters. This role offers an incredible opportunity to work closely with the Special Counsel based in Sydney, providing you with direct mentorship from an industry expert, and you will also be exposed to the wider team interstate.

The role will provide you with the opportunity to work on a wide range of family law matters including divorce, property settlements, de facto relationships, and more. You will be exposed to complex property/financial matters as well as complex high-net-worth litigation and delicate parenting disputes.

Occasional interstate travel (approximately one day every two months or so) may be required in this role.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

2–6 years of post-admission experience specifically in Family Law from an Australian law firm.

Strong drafting skills and a solid understanding of the Family Law Act 1975 and FCFCOA rules.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a compassionate approach to client care.

Ability to confidently manage your own files while knowing you have a strong support system.

On Offer

Ultimate Flexibility: Enjoy true work-life balance with highly flexible working arrangements, including up to 4 days working from home. The firm will consider full-time and part-time (min. 3days/wk) candidates.

High Financial Reward: A competitive base salary, plus an attractive performance bonus structure.

Mentorship: Direct mentorship from an expert Special Counsel dedicated to your professional development.

Great Culture: A friendly team environment with regular firm events and attendances at industry conferences.