Family Lawyer - Own Matters, Direct Mentoring & Growth

Conley Pickering Pendleton; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Bonus opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Direct mentoring by Principal

High‑quality work

Job summary

Conley Pickering Pendleton, a specialist family law firm with offices in Martin Place and Norwest, is seeking a Family Lawyer with 2+ years’ PAE to join on a full-time, permanent basis. You will manage your own matters with direct access to the Principal and opportunities to work on high-value parenting and property cases.

You will have strong drafting, client communication and analytical skills, and a commitment to professional development within a supportive team as the firm expands.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ PAE in family law.
• Current NSW practising certificate.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Confident in communicating with clients and other practitioners.
• Ability to take responsibility for own matters with guidance as needed.
• Ambitious to develop a high‑quality family law practice.

Responsibilities

• Carriage of your own family law files.
• Work closely with the Principal and wider team.
• Engage in high‑value parenting and property matters.
• Access to mentoring and progression opportunities.
• Collaborate with counsel, valuers, accountants and other professionals.
• Provide client contact and file management support.

Skills

Client communication

Drafting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Advocacy development

Education

NSW practising certificate

Job description

Conley Pickering Pendleton, a specialist family law firm with offices in Martin Place and Norwest, is seeking a Family Lawyer with 2+ years’ PAE to join on a full-time, permanent basis. You will manage your own matters with direct access to the Principal and opportunities to work on high-value parenting and property cases.

You will have strong drafting, client communication and analytical skills, and a commitment to professional development within a supportive team as the firm expands.