19 Family Law jobs

Position Duties  The primary role of Legal Associates is to support and assist judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1), which is a Federal Court of superior record that exercises jurisdiction exclusively in Family Law. Legal Associates assist in researching cases, points of law, preparing matters for hearing and other related matters for judges sitting at first instance and/or in Appeals. Legal Associates are responsible for providing assistance to judicial officers during court hearings and other administrative support to judges, as required.  In addition, Legal Associates perform court support duties. Legal Associates primarily provide assistance to designated judges but may be asked to assist other judges if the need arises.  Some travel may be required. Position Duties The occupant of this position: provides research assistance to judicial officers. day-to-day running of chambers including responding to...

We are a busy, boutique law firm in the city that practices in Family law, and are seeking a trainee law graduate to conduct their Practical Legal Training with us. Almost all of our solicitors started their careers with us in this manner and have learned the ropes by being provided with on-the-job training utilizing the buddy-system, whereby you learn from the more experienced solicitors by doing & simultaneously being guided and mentored by the Partners. In order to be considered for this position, you must be able to: 1.        Commit to training with us for 2 – 3 days per week, over a 6 – 9 month period overall; 2.        Have full rights to work in Australia without restriction; 3.        Provide a Police clearance upon request; 4.        Provide Referees upon request; 5.        Demonstrate prior interest in, and/or have studied Family law at university or at college; 6.        Work flexibly within a small-knit team that hail...

We are a busy family law practice based in Parramatta who routinely appear in the Sydney and Parramatta registries of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.  We are seeking an enthusiastic law student with a keen interest in family law to assist our office in a paralegal role. We are seeking applicants that are in their penultimate/final year of study OR recently graduated and seeking practical legal training experience.  The role will largely be remote and is an unpaid volunteer role. We are seeking availability on at least 1 day per week.   To be considered for the role, please provide a copy of your academic transcript, resume and cover letter to the following email: tallara@asfamilylawyers.com.au (*applications that do not provide such will not be considered*). 

Boston Rose Legal is a respected, growth-oriented Sydney law firm with over 25 years of experience delivering pragmatic, commercially focused legal solutions. Based in Fairfield, our firm continues to grow through strong client partnerships, consistently high-quality work, and a collaborative, high-performance culture. We are seeking a motivated Law Graduate or PLT student who is eager to gain hands-on, real-world legal experience across a range of practice areas, including property, commercial, litigation, family law, and estates. This role offers meaningful exposure to live matters, direct mentoring from experienced solicitors, and the opportunity to develop practical legal skills in a supportive environment. This is an ideal opportunity for a graduate or PLT candidate looking to build a strong foundation for their legal career within a firm that values initiative, learning, and long-term growth. High performers will have clear pathways to ongoing opportunities as the firm...

Boston Rose Legal is a respected, growth-oriented Sydney law firm with over 25 years of experience delivering pragmatic, commercially focused legal solutions. Based in Fairfield, our firm continues to grow through strong client relationships, consistently high-quality work, and a collaborative, high-performance culture. We are seeking a Solicitor to work across a diverse and engaging practice spanning Family Law, Commercial Law, and Criminal Law . You will work closely with senior leadership, managing your own matters while contributing to a dynamic team environment. This role offers genuine autonomy, hands-on responsibility, and broad exposure across multiple practice areas , providing a strong platform for developing well-rounded legal expertise. If you are looking to step into a role where your contribution is valued, your capability is trusted, and your career can progress meaningfully within a supportive and well-resourced firm, this is an opportunity to make a real...

Our Firm Verde Lawyers is a law firm located in Sydney CBD, specialising in the areas of family law, wills and estates, commercial litigation and migration law. Our client base includes both corporate and individual clients within Australia and internationally. We are looking for a motivated and reliable Junior Solicitor with at least one year post-admission experience in NSW to join our growing team in this full-time role. Benefits Exposure to a wide range of legal matters in different areas of law, including both corporate and individual clients; Wide range of training and learning opportunities; Challenging and dynamic work, with a supportive team to help further your career goals. The Role You must be able to: Work autonomously on cases, including obtaining instructions from clients, conducting due diligence, researching and carrying out the work required; Communicate effectively with clients; Work collaboratively...

About Yingke Yingke Law Firm is a global law firm headquartered in Beijing, China, consistently recognised by Chambers, Legal 500, ALB, and Global 200 as a market leader. We currently operate 124 offices across mainland China and one joint office in the Greater Bay Area, with more than 18,000 practising lawyers. Globally, our legal service network spans 196 international cities across 103 countries and regions. Our Sydney office, established in June 2020, continues this tradition of excellence. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive culture where our team members can thrive and deliver exceptional legal services across a wide spectrum of practice areas. Role You will be joining one of our partners’ core teams, led by an experienced practitioner in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Working closely with the team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to active matters while gaining valuable, hands-on experience....

About the Firm Quantum Law Group is an award-winning, innovative, and dynamic law firm with a mission to revolutionise the delivery of legal services. Our firm and its Partners have achieved over 100 legal awards in less than 5 years. We pride ourselves on our ability to cross the boundaries between traditional and innovative legal practice to deliver value, results, and success. Our firm handles a wide range of practice areas including: Dispute Resolution and Litigation Corporate and Commercial Law Property Law Family Law Criminal Law Insolvency Law Position An exciting opportunity has arisen for talented interns to join our team in our Sydney office. You will work together with a team of approximately 20 staff and will experience a range of legal and operational tasks with our Partners and solicitors. Under the mentorship of the team, you will gain experience, ongoing coaching, career development opportunities and knowledge on many areas of law...

CJY Legal is hiring a Family Lawyer / Solicitor (1–3 years PAE) to join our growing team in Burwood. Company Description CJY Legal is a multidisciplinary law firm practising in family law, commercial disputes, property law, and wills and estates. We provide practical, outcome-focused legal advice tailored to the needs of individuals and businesses. Our firm is committed to delivering high-quality legal services through clear communication, professionalism, and a client-centred approach. We foster a supportive and collaborative working environment where team members are encouraged to develop their skills and build rewarding legal careers. About the role This is a full-time, on-site position based in Burwood, Sydney NSW. You will work primarily in family law matters, including: parenting disputes property settlements divorce applications consent orders binding financial agreements ADVO-related family law matters mediations, conciliation conferences,...

About the firm CJY Legal is a full-service law firm specialising in family law, commercial litigation, property law, and wills & estates. Our team acts in parenting matters, property settlements, divorce, Binding Financial Agreements, contract disputes, debt recovery, conveyancing and leasing matters, and estate planning. About the role You will work closely with our principal solicitor and assist with: legal research, drafting correspondence, court documents and agreements file management and client communications attending court/tribunal lists and assisting on hearing preparation assisting across our practice areas (family law, commercial litigation, property law, wills & estates) Requirement We invite applications from graduates who: Are completing or have completed a law degree Are eligible for admission to practice in NSW, or will be eligible on completion of PLT/training Demonstrate strong legal research, writing...

ACME H & L Legal seeks a dedicated team player to join its busy firm as Practical Legal Trainee (PLT) /  Junior Lawyer.  These positions are available at our Sydney office.   PLT Position   ACME H & L Legal (Sydney office)   Responsibilities include drafting correspondence and emails, conducting legal research, photocopying and scanning and assisting our solicitors with other administrative and legal tasks. You will receive on the job training from our solicitors. This is an unpaid position. You must be available to work a minimum of 3 days per week.   PLT / Junior Lawyer Position   ACME H & L Legal (Sydney office)   1.Review and drafting legal documents. 2. Sound legal research and analytically skills; 3.Comprehensive legal knowledge, in particular knowledge in property law, lease, family matters.   We are a fast-growing busy law firm located at CBD Sydney. We are now looking for a candidate with 1 year + PQE experience to fill in a...

Junior Criminal / Family Lawyer (1–3 Years PAE) Boutique Law Firm - South West Sydney NSW We are a dynamic boutique law firm seeking a motivated and capable Criminal / Family Lawyer with 1–3 years post-admission experience (PAE) to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly energetic and organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and is looking to develop their skills across both criminal and family law matters. About the Role You will work closely with experienced practitioners on a diverse caseload, including criminal and family law matters. The role offers hands-on exposure, client interaction, and the opportunity to take ownership of files with appropriate supervision. Key Responsibilities Manage and assist with a varied caseload in criminal and family law Appear in court (as appropriate to experience) and assist with advocacy preparation Draft legal documents, correspondence, and court...

We are a busy and well-established general practice law firm in Southport and are seeking a motivated Final Year Law Student, PLT Student, or Graduate Lawyer to join our team on a full-time or part-time basis. This role offers exposure to a broad range of legal matters across all areas of practice, providing an excellent opportunity to develop practical legal skills and gain valuable hands-on experience. About You: Final year law student, PLT student, or newly admitted lawyer Strong communication and organisational skills Professional, reliable, and eager to learn Ability to work independently and as part of a team Drive to get things done What We Offer: Exposure to all aspects of legal practice Supportive and collaborative working environment Genuine opportunities for professional development Immediate start available Salary:  Negotiable based on experience, capability, and qualifications. To apply, please...

We have a position available for a volunteer graduate or PLT student looking to complete their work placement program who is reliable, keen to learn and get real life experience in a legal practice.

Expressions of Interest are being sought from LL.B Law Students and or GDLP Students seeking to complete their Practical Legal Training (PLT). EOI can be emailed to jobs@derbaslawyers.com.au for consideration, applicants must attach their resume, LL.B. and GDLP transcripts, and an outline of why Derbas Lawyers should consider them for the unpaid Volunteer/PLT position. We will only short-list those students who can demonstrate superior qualities and the highest standards of professionalism.

We are a busy, boutique law firm in the city that practices Employment & Industrial law as well as Family law, and are seeking a trainee law graduate to conduct their Practical Legal Training with us. Almost all of our solicitors started their careers with us in this manner and have learned the ropes by being provided with on-the-job training utilizing the buddy-system, whereby you learn from the more experienced solicitors by doing & simultaneously being guided and mentored by the Partners. In order to be considered for this position, you must be able to: 1.        Commit to training with us for 2 – 3 days per week, over a 6 – 9 month period overall; 2.        Have full rights to work in Australia without restriction; 3.        Provide a Police clearance upon request; 4.        Provide Referees upon request; 5.        Demonstrate prior interest in, and/or have studied Employment law or Family law at university or at college;  6....

King & York Lawyers is a boutique law firm specialising in criminal law, traffic law and family law. We are located in the Sydney CBD, and are looking for enthusiastic, driven and ambitious individuals who wish to progress their career. Applicants must have a strong work ethic, exceptional attention to detail, as well as excellent communication skills. We are hoping to expand our firm, so the right applicant may have the opportunity to progress into a graduate solicitor role.  You will be required to conduct legal research, prepare Court documents, appear in Court for mentions, liaise with clients and provide administrative support. Please send your resume and cover letter to  info@kingandyorklawyers.com.au . If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us on the office line provided.

Location: Sydney CBD | Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation · Property · Migration (MARA CPD Provider) · Mining About Us Lin Tang & Co. Lawyers is a dynamic and culturally diverse firm located in the heart of Sydney CBD. We specialise in a range of legal areas including commercial litigation, property law, migration law, and mining-related transactions. Our clients include individuals, SMEs, and multinational enterprises, with a strong presence in both the local and cross-border markets. The Opportunity We are currently offering a PLT placement / Junior Solicitor position for a motivated and detail-oriented individual seeking to complete their Practical Legal Training or start their solicitor career. This is an excellent opportunity to complete your Practical Legal Training or begin your solicitor career, working closely with our solicitors on real matters across our core practice areas. Key Responsibilities Conducting legal research  Reviewing...

About the business We are a thriving and dynamic firm practising primarily in family and criminal litigation. We are searching for an admitted solicitor to work closely with the Principal and the team. The firm has a solid stimulating, interesting and varied work inflow.  We are expanding and searching for the right candidate to assist our team. In return, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and excel significantly in their legal career. We are open to fast-paced career progression. About the role  Key responsibilities include: Assist the Principal Lawyer and the team in a busy and thriving boutique practice; Working closely with the Principal on interesting, varied & complex Criminal, Family & Civil litigation law matters; Working autonomously and taking active carriage of files; Court attendance including hearings, mentions, procedural hearings, conciliation conferences, mediations, interim hearings, and instructing counsel in...