Solicitor

SU Legal Pty. Ltd.; Gold Coast City; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SU Legal Pty Ltd, a boutique family law firm on the Gold Coast, seeks a full-time Solicitor to manage a varied family law file load including separation, divorce, parenting settlements, and domestic violence matters.

You will provide legal advice, draft and review court documents, prepare settlement proposals, and represent clients in negotiations and court proceedings, while liaising with clients, paralegals, counsel, and other professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in family law matters including parenting, property, and domestic violence.
• Admission as a Solicitor in an Australian jurisdiction and practising certificate eligibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and drafting precise court documents.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal advice and draft/review court documents and correspondence.
• Prepare settlement proposals and represent clients in negotiations and court proceedings.
• Liaise with clients, paralegals, counsel and other professionals.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies aligned with the firm’s clarity, strategy, and resolution-focused approach.
• Contribute to improving internal processes and maintain high standards of professional ethics and client service.

Connaissances

Family Law

Negotiation

Advocacy

Client management

Legal drafting

Time management

Formation

Australian Solicitor Admission

Description du poste

Company Description

SU Legal Pty Ltd is a boutique family law firm based on the Gold Coast, providing tailored legal services in separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements, and domestic and family violence matters. The firm focuses on clear advice, strategic thinking, and practical guidance so clients can understand their position and make informed decisions.

SU Legal works with clients at all stages of family law matters, including early separation, negotiations, urgent issues, and court proceedings. The team is calm, strategic, and resolution-focused, while remaining firm when required. SU Legal is built on the principles of clarity, strategy, and resolution, offering a premium, highly personalised service to clients who value strong legal judgment and clear communication.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Solicitor role based in Gold Coast, QLD. The Solicitor will manage a varied family law file load, including matters involving separation, divorce, parenting disputes, property settlements, and domestic and family violence issues. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing legal advice, drafting and reviewing court documents and correspondence, preparing settlement proposals, and representing clients in negotiations and court proceedings. The role involves liaising with clients, paralegals, counsel, and other professionals, conducting legal research, and developing case strategies aligned with the firm’s clarity, strategy, and resolution-focused approach. The Solicitor will also contribute to the ongoing improvement of internal processes and maintain high standards of professional ethics and client service.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Family Law, with the ability to apply sound legal judgment across a range of family law matters.
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in Family Law, including parenting, property, and domestic and family violence matters.
• Admission as a Solicitor in an Australian jurisdiction and eligibility for a current practising certificate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting precise court documents and clear client advice.
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, and client management skills, with a calm and resolution-focused approach.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, work collaboratively in a small team environment, and maintain confidentiality and professional integrity.