Senior Lawyer: Family

Naiman Clarke; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

High-quality work

Flexible working

Job summary

Naiman Clarke, a trusted Sydney-based law firm, seeks an experienced Family Lawyer with 5+ years PQE and strong understanding of the Family Law Act. You will manage a varied caseload, draft and negotiate court documents, and mentor junior lawyers within a supportive, high-quality practice.

Join a firm known for its award-winning reputation and flexibility, including two days of work-from-home. You’ll work closely with Partners, handling matters with confidence and empathy for clients across

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE and a sound understanding of the Family Law Act.
• Excellent drafting and advocacy skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Ability to manage matters with confidence and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Run files with autonomy and work closely with experienced Partners.
• Managing a varied caseload across property settlements, parenting matters, financial agreements and divorce.
• Draft and negotiate agreements/court documents.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team development.

Skills

Advocacy

Drafting

Client relationships

Job description

Job Description

What’s in it for you?

• Career progression in a well-established reputable firm.


• High-quality work with a steady pipeline of matters.


• Enjoy flexible working (2 days WFH).

About your new employer:

• Greater Sydney’s go-to firm for trusted, high-quality legal services


• Award-winning reputation, Certified Great Place to Work and high-profile clients

About the role:

• Run files with autonomy and work closely with experienced Partners.


• Managing a varied caseload across property settlements, parenting matters, financial agreements and divorce.


• Draft and negotiate agreements/court documents.


• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team development.

The ideal candidate:

• 5+ years PQE and have a sound understanding of the Family Law Act.


• Excellent drafting and advocacy skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships


• Ability to manage matters with confidence and empathy.

Why work with us?

• We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available


• You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role


• We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market


• Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year. Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector