Lawyer - Family Law
On-siteSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Experienced Family Lawyer (3–5 years PAE) sought to join a leading Australian national law firm. You will manage your own family law files with autonomy within a supportive, collaborative team; responsibilities include regular client contact, advocacy, negotiation, and dispute resolution, and exposure to mediations, Family Dispute Resolution conferences, settlement conferences, and court appearances. Key skills include strong drafting, research, analytical abilities, and excellent communication, with Chinese language skills highly regarded given client volumes. The role offers mentorship, professional development, a diverse range of family law matters, and a modern Sydney CBD office.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' post-admission experience in Family Law
- Current NSW Practising Certificate
- Demonstrated ability to manage family law matters independently from commencement to resolution
- Experience attending mediations, Family Dispute Resolution conferences, settlement conferences, and court appearances
- Strong legal drafting, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong client-service focus
- Chinese language skills will be highly regarded due to the volume of Chinese speaking clients who engage our service
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