30 Family Law jobs

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; and...

EXC Law is a modern and progressive law firm based in the Sydney CBD practising primarily in employment law, commercial law, property, civil litigation, intellectual property, immigration and family law. We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities. You will have the opportunity to work alongside with our experienced Principal Solicitor - Natalie Lim, together with our Special Counsel - James Cho, who is a former Deputy District Registrar of the Federal Court of Australia and Registrar of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia with extensive experience in resolving disputes (presiding in hearings or as registrar mediator) in a diverse range of practice areas, including industrial law, human rights and administrative law, corporations and insolvency law and intellectual property law. We are committed to inviting people from all walks of life to work with us and grow their careers in their own unique way. We are currently...

LawBridge Lawyers & Consultants - About Us LawBridge Lawyers & Consultants is a fast-growing boutique legal firm that provides services within the Commercial, not-for-profit, and Personal law practice areas. LawBridge has built a reputation for providing high quality and timely services, balanced with a strong internal emphasis on culture and values. We have a genuine dedication to reach the best possible outcomes for our clients.  LawBridge has a team of 10 members and two offices, Sydney CBD and Chullora NSW. The position will be at our Chullora office .   The Opportunity The position is a volunteer and created for law graduates undertaking the Practical Legal Training (‘PLT’) program. The candidate would be assisting our solicitors, including partners and administrative support. The position will expose the candidate to a holistic learning experience in various areas of Law including  Property Law, family law and wills and estates -Monday to Friday- to...

Located in the heart of Sydney CBD, JC Legal Practice specializes in Property Law, Family Law, Business Law, and Civil and Commercial Litigation. As a young and dynamic firm, we offer diverse learning experiences and ample opportunities for professional growth. We're currently seeking two talented legal interns, ideally 2nd or 3rd-year law students, who embody the following qualities: Ability to thrive under pressure Strong time management skills Exceptional communication abilities Keen attention to detail Successful candidates may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role as a Junior Solicitor upon completion of their PLT training, based on performance. We also offer sponsorship for your visa, entitling you to obtain Australian Permanent Residency. To apply, please forward your resume, academic transcript, and a compelling cover letter outlining your availability to our Office Manager at jclegalhr@gmail.com . As per our firm's policy, all...

Job Description Lyon Legal Services has an exciting opportunity for a solicitor to join us on a permanent full-time basis at our office or remote located in Inverell, Northern NSW   Role Description As a solicitor at Lyon Legal Services, you will: Be supported in managing your own caseload of family law matters, including divorce applications, binding financial agreements, child custody, and property settlements Attend directions hearings and other procedural hearings Communicate effectively with clients, and other professionals Maintain a high standard of professionalism, ethics and integrity Deliver outcomes that prioritise client satisfaction About you To be considered for this role, you will need: Admission as a solicitor in Australia Experience in family law is preferred but not essential A positive and friendly attitude Excellent customer service skills The ability to work independently and as part of a team Attention to detail...

Position Overview The Deputy Associate is part of a team who assist the Judge in the day-to-day management of Chambers and Court.  The role of the Deputy Associate is to assist the Associate and deputise for them when they are on leave. This position does not involve exposure to family law matters. Key Responsibilities and Duties The Deputy Associate works closely with, and is supervised by, Judge Lucev’s Associate. The role of the Deputy Associate includes, but is not limited to: Court attendance, including the provision of administrative assistance in the courtroom. Assisting Judge Lucev’s Associate in the day-to-day management of chambers. (including the preparation of correspondence, liaising with practitioners and court staff, using the Court’s case management system and assisting with docket management). Preparing court orders. Undertaking complex legal research and writing, and proof reading of judgments as required by Judge Lucev. Managing chambers in...

We are a dynamic and fast-growing boutique law firm in Sydney CBD. Starlight Legal is on the lookout for motivated, Chinese/English bilingual Legal Assistant to join our legal practice. We are an approved 482 Sponsor and have NSW regional office. Temporary work visas holders are welcome to apply.  If you are dedicated to achieving the best results for clients and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you! Areas of practice you will gain experience: Immigration and visa service, Family law & litigation, commercial law and disputes resolution.  Responsibilities: Provide exceptional customer service, with a friendly telephone manner and ability to build rapport with clients. Assist lawyers in daily administration, client support and liaison. Manage emails efficiently, responding to inquiries promptly and coordinating responses. Prepare documents, draft affidavits and subpoenas, and fill court forms. Office duties such as printing,...

The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) is currently looking for Volunteer Intake Paralegals  to join our team for an immediate start. About the organisation: HALC provides free legal services to people affected by, and those most at risk of, HIV and Hep C (HCV) on HIV/HCV related legal matters. We deal with a range of HIV/Hep C related legal issues including - Immigration Administrative Law Public Health Criminal Employment Discrimination Insurance/Superannuation Estate planning Social Security Family Position Description: Volunteers perform a variety of day-to-day tasks including - Answering phones and delivering messages; New client intakes; General administrative work; Researching legal and administrative laws and procedures; Ad hoc tasks such as drafting letters of advice and submissions or project work. Essential criteria: sensitivity to people affected by HIV and Hep C sensitivity towards clients from different cultural...

Loukas Law is an energetic boutique Subiaco based family law firm that works with passion and strength. The team is highly successful and always looks for ways to improve and excel. You will be joining a close-knit team, which thrives on delivering and balancing a busy workload and working to deadlines.   This position will require an energetic and highly organised and efficient individual to provide administrative support to the firm. It is essential that you have a flexible approach to your duties and are well organised, as your position will be varied and busy.   Your daily duties will consist of providing administrative support:   Answer and direct phone calls   Email and diary management   Meeting and greeting clients and guests   File maintenance and management   Maintenance of correspondence files and briefs   Court filing   Handling...

About   Siera Legal is an independent dispute specialist boutique law firm providing legal services in Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Family law and Estate Law. Siera Legal operates in Bentley. Siera Legal also works with Aherns Lawyers closely in respect to legal matters.   Position   Siera Legal is offering a Summer Clerkship in early 2025!   We invite law students in their penultimate and final year of study to undertake a clerkship with us this summer. The clerkship will be a full-time role based in Bentley, WA from 13 January 2025 to 14 February 2025.   During the clerkship you will have the opportunity to gain experience across Civil Litigation, Commercial Law and Family Law. You will work on real cases with a dedicated lawyer who will support and mentor you.   Applications are now open and will close on 29 November 2024.   To Apply   If this sounds like...

Greigs Legal has an exciting opportunity for a solicitor to join us on a permanent full-time basis at our office located in Gregory Hills NSW.  Role Description As a solicitor at Greigs Legal, you will: Be supported in managing your own caseload of family law matters, including divorce applications, binding financial agreements, child custody, spousal maintenance, and property settlements Attend directions hearings and other procedural hearings Communicate effectively with clients, and other professionals Maintain a high standard of professionalism, ethics and integrity Deliver outcomes that prioritise client satisfaction About you To be considered for this role, you will need: Admission as a solicitor in Australia Experience in family law is preferred but not essential A positive and friendly attitude Excellent customer service skills The ability to work independently and as part of a team Attention to detail and excellent organizational...

Dong & Partners is a specialised litigation practice located in World Square, Sydney NSW. The principal is a multilingual accredited family law specialist admitted as a solicitor/barrister in Australia, United States and New Zealand. We have an opportunity for a pre-admission PLT to join our practice, we are looking for someone who: Is competitive and interested in litigation; Has high level of attention to detail; Is keen to develop their legal knowledge and career under the tutelage of a multilingual accredited family law specialist; Is Mandarin speaking; and Able to work at least 2 days a week. As a pre-admission PLT your job would be to: Assist the principal to prepare matters for hearing; Conduct due diligence; Correspond with solicitors and clients; and Do other general administrative tasks. This is an unpaid PLT placement position that will lead to paid paralegal/junior solicitor position for the right candidate in...

About Us:  Lyon Legal Services is a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm located in the beautiful town of Inverell, Northern NSW, with an additional office in Tamworth. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services in Family Law, Estate Planning, Conveyancing, and Mediations. Our commitment to integrity, professionalism, and client satisfaction sets us apart. Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Solicitor to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent law graduate looking to not only launch their legal career but also to grow and dominate the Legal Industry in a supportive and collaborative environment. You will work closely with our experienced solicitor, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to a diverse range of legal matters. We’re looking for someone who wants to be great and make a real impact in our community. If you’re ready to be part of a leading and growing team, we want to hear from...

We are a boutique suburban family law firm looking for an unrestricted lawyer to join our growing team. We are located in the beautiful town of Mandurah, a short commute from the southern suburbs. We currently have three family lawyers and are looking for a fourth to join us.  We are not like most firms and may be the breath of fresh air you need for your career. We offer a four-day work week and one WFH day each week (making only three days in the office), as well as a fuel card to cover travel expenses to and from work. We are paperless, making WFH easy.     Our ideal hire will be able to demonstrate the following: Experience practising as a family lawyer  Strong advocacy skills Experience in litigation in the Family Court Ability to work within a team  Can do attitude  What we offer in return: Above average salary Flexible working hours, including shorter weeks, school hours, work-from-home options Fuel card to cover travel expenses to work and Court...

Jo'kaklian Lawyers are seeking a PLT Intern/Volunteer Paralegal/Law Student within our law firm, focusing in the areas of family law, commercial law and motor vehicle disputes. The position will be for 1-2 days per week (for now) and you will work from North Strathfield site. Your tasks will include, but not limited to, as follows: Researching, drafting and managing Court documents including statement of claims, affidavits, orders, case outlines, submissions; Assisting with any administrative duties including telephone attendance, drafting cost agreements, diary management, completing new client intakes, arranging and scheduling appointments, client correspondences, all correspondences with third party stakeholders, and opening and closing files; Attending various venues outside of the business premises to file documents with a Court or statutory body, etc as required. The Candidate Highly organised and meticulous with their work; Confidence to liaise with...

James & Jaramillo Legal is a young and energetic law firm specializing in Criminal Law, Family Law and Traffic Law. We are located in Sydney CBD area, and are looking for a passionate, driven and detail orientated student seeking to complete their practical legal training. Our ideal candidate understands our vision, has the same values as us and is eager to learn. We do not expect you to know everything, but we expect you are motivated and willing to take on feedback. We are looking for both a full-time and part-time law clerk. We find that the students gain more by undertaking the program on a full-time basis. Our promise to our students is that you will gain real life lawyering experience. You will gain the confidence in advocacy, case management, time management and networking with different stakeholders within the profession. Although is this an unpaid position, we are a growing firm. Therefore, there is potential for a full-time graduate position for the right...

About the business We are a thriving and dynamic firm practising primarily in family and criminal litigation. We are searching for a  lawyer to work closely with the Principal and the team. The firm has a solid stimulating, interesting and varied work inflow.  We are expanding rapidly and are 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...

About the role We are a thriving and dynamic law firm practicing primarily in family, criminal and civil litigation. We are searching for a paralegal to work closely with our paralegals and solicitors. The Principal is an accredited Independent Childrens Lawyer, on the specialist domestic violence panel, family law panel, cross examination panel, specialist criminal law panel. The firm has a solid stimulating, interesting and varied work inflow.   Your main duties in this role will include: Assisting lawyers and other staff members with any administrative duties including telephone attendance, invoicing, drafting cost agreements and receipts, itemised bills, diary management, arranging and scheduling appointments, client correspondences, all correspondences with third party stakeholders including lawyers, Courts and prosecutors, opening and closing files and all other administrative duties; Drafting email, letter and general day to day correspondence; Researching and...

Luminous Legal is looking for a graduate or junior solicitor (ideally with one (1) year of experience), to work in our busy firm located in Ashfield (within walking distance from Ashfield Station). The position is a full-time position and the successful candidate is expected to commence work as soon as possible and/or immediately. The role  will variably involve working in the following areas of law: Commercial Law; Family Law; Property Law; and Criminal Law.   Your duties  will include legal research, drafting legal documents and correspondence, filing court documents, file management, general administrative duties and assisting our senior solicitors as required.   The successful candidate should possess the following skills:— Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong legal research and analytical skills; Keen attention to detail; Good organisation skills; Good time management skills; and A...

Luminous Legal is looking for a volunteer PLT student to work in our busy firm located in Ashfield (within walking distance from Ashfield Station). The right candidate may be considered for a full-time paid position once admitted as solicitor subject to their performance. The role  will variably involve working in the following areas of law: Commercial Law; Family Law; Property Law; and Criminal Law. Your duties  will mainly be to assist and support our solicitors. Your duties will therefore include legal research, drafting draft legal documents and correspondence, filing court documents, file management and general administrative duties as required. This is an opportunity for the PLT student to develop core legal and professional skills. You will also have access to our solicitors who can provide you with mentoring and advice with how to succeed in the legal profession. The successful candidate should possess the following skills:— Excellent...