FAMILY LAWYER / ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY | CAIRNS, QLD

Lawyers Weekly; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawyers Weekly invites a Family Lawyer to join our reputable Cairns practice in Far North Queensland. This role targets lawyers with 3–5 years post-admission experience in Family Law, offering exposure to private client Property and Parenting matters and the chance to work with a supportive team.

You will manage files, meet deadlines, and collaborate with more senior lawyers on complex cases, all while enjoying a balanced workload and accessible senior guidance for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years post-admission experience in Family Law
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to providing excellent client service
• Strong drafting and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Attend to private client Property and Parenting matters
• Manage your files day-to-day and collaborate with senior lawyers on complex matters
• Meet deadlines and prioritise urgent matters
• Approach matters with compassion and professionalism
• Join a cohesive team that supports each other

Skills

3–5 years PAE (Family Law)

Strong communication

Client service

Drafting and analytical skills

Job description

FAMILY LAWYER / ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY | CAIRNS, QLD

Family Lawyers seeking a change of scenery and change of pace whilst still accessing great quality work – consider a relocation to Cairns, Far North Queensland today!

If you are a Family Lawyer with 3 years PAE (or more), and you’re ready to make a change, why not think about a fresh start with an established firm in Cairns?

Maybe it’s time to return “home”, maybe you’ve lived the bigger city life and would like to live closer to work, or maybe you completed your studies in a regional area and have always wanted to come back, but needed to wait for the right time?

Why Cairns?

Enjoy lower costs of living compared to big cities

Plenty of sunshine and close proximity to great destinations

Genuine work life balance (this firm works hard, but doesn’t expect you to work past 5pm unless there’s an urgent matter)

Quality work at your fingertips with access to an Accredited Specialist

Limited time commuting(more time to enjoy your life!)

Why this opportunity?

A passionate Family Lawyer who wants to be welcomed into an environment that is collaborative and conducive to your continued career development will thrive in this specialist team. If you want to join a team where senior lawyers are accessible and lead by example, and you want to be supported to run your own matters and have learning and development opportunities by collaborating with a team of Family Lawyers, look no further!

You will be able to:

• Attend to private client Property and Parenting matters
• Have the day to day management of your files, and collaborate with more senior lawyers on complex and challenging matters as needed;
• Meet deadlines and prioritise urgent matters;
• Approach your matters with compassion and professionalism; and
• Assimilate into a cohesive team that works together and helps each other out.

You will need:

• 3 – 5 years current post admission experience in Family Law;Strong communication skills;
• A commitment to providing excellent client service
• Strong drafting and analytical skills; and

Your learning and development will be second to none in a specialist team who are incredibly client focused and able to offer work life balance with realistic expectations.

Please note that only candidates with the necessary experience will be contacted.