Family Lawyer: Autonomy, Mentorship & Growth

Burbank & Brown Lawyers and Conveyancers; Nowra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Burbank & Brown Lawyers and Conveyancers in Nowra, NSW seeks a solicitor with 2+ years PQE in family law to work closely with the Principal Solicitor on complex parenting disputes and financial matters. You will gain hands-on experience, develop advocacy confidence, and build strong drafting skills from the start.

You will run your own files with supervision, attend court and mediations, and mentor junior staff while contributing to new matters for a growing firm on the beautiful South Coast.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years PQE in family law.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own matters with appropriate supervision.
• Drafting Court documents including Initiating Applications and Affidavits.
• Preparing financial disclosure and evidence.
• Attending Court, mediations and conciliations.
• Briefing and liaising with Counsel.
• Conducting legal research.
• Meeting directly with clients and guiding them through difficult situations.
• Preparing Applications for Consent Orders.

Skills

Drafting court documents

Court appearances

Legal research

Client meetings

Advocacy skills

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Autonomy

Job description

Burbank & Brown Lawyers and Conveyancers in Nowra, NSW seeks a solicitor with 2+ years PQE in family law to work closely with the Principal Solicitor on complex parenting disputes and financial matters. You will gain hands-on experience, develop advocacy confidence, and build strong drafting skills from the start.

You will run your own files with supervision, attend court and mediations, and mentor junior staff while contributing to new matters for a growing firm on the beautiful South Coast.