Family Lawyer | 5-10 Years PAE

Connected People; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Supportive working environment with W/

Free parking

Mentorship from Partner/Accredited 1st

Varied family law matters

Collaborative team

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Turnbull Hill Lawyers in Newcastle, NSW, seeks an experienced Family Lawyer to join their established Family Law team. You will manage a diverse caseload, including property settlements, parenting disputes, and divorce, while working with a highly experienced Accredited Specialist.

5–10 years post-admission experience in Family Law is preferred. You will enjoy autonomy with strong mentorship, collaborative teamwork, and the opportunity to advance your expertise in a respected firm.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years post-admission experience, predominantly in Family Law.
• Strong knowledge across a broad range of family law matters.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client relationship skills.
• Compassionate and professional approach to supporting clients.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of family law matters including property settlements, parenting disputes, divorce and financial agreements.
• Provide clear, practical and commercially considered advice to clients.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations and court proceedings.
• Draft legal documents, agreements, correspondence and court applications.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and other professionals.
• Collaborate with the Family Law team to achieve positive client outcomes.

Skills

Family Law

Client relations

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Join one of the Hunter's most established law firms and take the next step in your Family Law career, working alongside a highly experienced Accredited Specialist.

About the Firm

Connected People is proud to partner with Turnbull Hill Lawyers to recruit an experienced Family Lawyer to join their highly regarded Family Law team. Established in 1969, Turnbull Hill Lawyers is one of the Hunter region's most established law firms, with a strong reputation for providing practical, high-quality legal advice to individuals, families and businesses. With offices in Charlestown and East Maitland, the firm has built its reputation on long-standing client relationships, exceptional service and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for its clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded firm that combines specialist legal expertise with a supportive, collaborative and flexible working environment.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Family Lawyer, ideally with 5–10 years PAE, to join Turnbull Hill's established Family Law practice. Working closely with a dynamic, highly experienced Partner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law, you will have the opportunity to further develop your expertise while managing a diverse range of interesting, complex family law matters. The role offers an excellent balance of autonomy and support, with the opportunity to take ownership of your matters while benefiting from the guidance and mentorship of a highly respected specialist.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a diverse caseload of family law matters, including property settlements, parenting disputes, divorce and financial agreements.
• Providing clear, practical and commercially considered advice to clients.
• Representing clients in negotiations, mediations and court proceedings.
• Drafting legal documents, agreements, correspondence and court applications.
• Building strong, trusted relationships with clients and other professionals.
• Working collaboratively with the Family Law team to achieve positive client outcomes.

About You

We are looking for a capable and personable Family Lawyer who genuinely enjoys their area of practice and takes pride in delivering exceptional client service.

Ideally, you will bring:

• 5–10 years post-admission experience, predominantly in Family Law.
• Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of family law matters.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client relationship skills.
• A compassionate and professional approach to supporting clients through challenging circumstances.
• The ability to manage matters independently while enjoying the benefits of working within a collaborative team.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality legal advice.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package reflective of your skills and experience.
• A supportive working environment with flexibility to help support work/life balance.
• Free parking for an easy commute.
• Exceptional mentorship and support from an experienced Partner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law.
• Interesting and varied work across a broad range of family law matters.
• Collaborative and supportive team of experienced legal professionals.
• Career development opportunities within a well-established and respected firm.

Let's Have a Confidential Conversation

For a confidential discussion, please contact Monica Walmsley at Connected People on 0492 300 464.