Junior Family Lawyer — Mentored Path to Complex Matters

Beacon Legal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Legal in Bankstown, Western Sydney, seeks a Junior Family Lawyer (1-2 years' PAE) to join its growing team. The role offers hands-on experience with mentoring from experienced practitioners, exposure to complex parenting and property matters, and direct client contact.

You will develop skills in drafting, court processes and client management. The successful candidate has completed PLT, with a clear interest in developing a long-term career in Family Law and a proactive, learning-focused

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' post-admission experience in Family Law
• Must have completed Practical Legal Training (PLT)
• Experience drafting affidavits and handling parenting or property matters
• Good understanding of Family Law procedures and Court processes
• Strong drafting, communication and organisational skills
• Keen to learn and build a long-term Family Law career

Responsibilities

• Assist with parenting and property matters
• Draft affidavits, Court documents and legal correspondence
• Assist with financial settlements, disclosure and property disputes
• Liaise with clients, barristers, Courts and other parties
• Attend client meetings, mediations and Court proceedings
• Work closely with experienced Family Lawyers with mentoring
• Gradually take on greater responsibility as experience develops

Skills

Drafting

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

PLT completed

Job description

Beacon Legal in Bankstown, Western Sydney, seeks a Junior Family Lawyer (1-2 years' PAE) to join its growing team. The role offers hands-on experience with mentoring from experienced practitioners, exposure to complex parenting and property matters, and direct client contact.

You will develop skills in drafting, court processes and client management. The successful candidate has completed PLT, with a clear interest in developing a long-term career in Family Law and a proactive, learning-focused