Family Lawyer | 6-7 PAE | Accredited Specialist Mentoring | Sydney CBD

Gorilla Jobs; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Mentoring from Accredited Specialist

Career progression

High-profile matters

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs in Sydney CBD is seeking a Family Lawyer with 6-7 years' PAE. You will work alongside an Accredited Specialist on high-net-worth property and parenting matters, within heritage-style offices on Elizabeth Street, with hybrid office/WFH arrangements.

You will manage complex settlements, draft, negotiate, and appear in court, developing long-term client relationships and contributing to a collegial team.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years' PAE in family law
• Experience handling litigation and complex, high-value files
• Strong drafting, negotiation and courtroom skills
• A polished, client-focused communication style
• A professional, organised and proactive approach
• Comfortable aiming for 5 billable hours daily

Responsibilities

• Manage complex property settlements, parenting matters, financial agreements and high-conflict disputes
• Work directly with the Director and senior practitioners on high-profile matters
• Develop long-term relationships with a sophisticated client base
• Contribute to a positive, collegiate team environment

Skills

Litigation skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Courtroom advocacy

Client communication

Job description

Family Lawyer | 6-7 PAE | Accredited Specialist Mentoring | Sydney CBD

If you are 6-7 years into family law and want your next move to sharpen your practice, this role puts you alongside an Accredited Specialist. Our client is a prestigious Sydney CBD boutique Family Law practice seeking a Family Lawyer to start now or in early 2027.

The firm acts for high-net-worth clients on complex property and parenting matters, working from heritage-style "old money" offices on Elizabeth Street.

About the Team

Mentorship and development are built into how the firm works, with real opportunities to refine your advocacy, negotiation and litigation skills under an Accredited Specialist.

About the Role: In this role, you will:

• Manage complex property settlements, parenting matters, financial agreements and high-conflict disputes
• Work directly with the Director and senior practitioners on high-profile matters
• Develop long-term relationships with a sophisticated client base
• Contribute to a positive, collegiate team environment

Salary & Features of the Position:

• $150,000-$170,000 guide range, plus an additional monthly performance bonus
• Strong mentoring from an Accredited Specialist
• A supportive culture with a genuine focus on career progression
• High-end family law work with sophisticated clientele
• "Old money" CBD offices on Elizabeth Street
• Hybrid working arrangements (office and WFH balance)
• Access to quality resources and a full support team

Requirements:

• 6-7 years' PAE in family law
• Experience handling litigation and complex, high-value files
• Strong drafting, negotiation and courtroom skills
• A polished, client-focused communication style
• A professional, organised and proactive approach
• Comfortable aiming for 5 billable hours daily

• $150,000-$170,000 + monthly performance bonus
• Mentoring from an Accredited Specialist Director
• Career progression | Hybrid | Start now or early 2027