12 Family Law jobs

Junior Solicitor (2-4 yrs PAE) – Join an Award-Winning, Innovative Legal Firm! Location: Inverell / Tamworth - Northern NSW Full-Time Permanent Role Lyon Legal & Conveyancing Services is transforming the legal landscape, blending traditional legal practice with modern innovation to achieve outstanding client outcomes. We are a passionate and forward-thinking firm looking for a talented Junior Solicitor to join our growing team. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior solicitor to take charge of their career. You will represent clients in court, criminal Matters, and family law matters, provide strategic legal advice, and work closely with a supportive team dedicated to delivering top-tier legal services. What You’ll Do: ✔ Manage a diverse caseload in matters related to divorce, child custody, property settlements, Estate       Planning, Conveyancing and criminal defence ✔ Appear confidently in court, including procedural and contested...

NOTE: This role open from 06 November and close 29 November 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEDT) Position Overview Indigenous Family Liaison Officers provide culturally informed in-Court support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples who are involved in family law proceedings or accessing Court services.  The role supports Judges and Registrars who preside over Specialist Indigenous Lists and who hear a high proportion of matters involving Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander litigants. Indigenous Family Liaison Officers work collaboratively within the pre-existing Court structure to support all events in the case management pathway, including hearings, Court Children’s Service events (such as interviews between parents and children), and dispute resolution events, to enhance cultural understanding, support participation in Court processes, and contribute towards culturally safe practices. Indigenous Family Liaison Officers support ongoing engagement between the Courts...

Juris Cor Legal is a boutique law firm based in Chatswood, practising in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, insolvency, family law, property and conveyancing, and general commercial law. We are currently seeking a Law Graduate or Junior Solicitor to join our practice on a full-time basis. This position is available for an immediate start. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated junior legal professional to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of practice areas, including commercial litigation and dispute resolution, insolvency, family law, property and conveyancing, corporate law and general commercial law. The successful candidate should have: excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong legal research and drafting skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word; high attention to detail; good organisational and time management skills; the ability to manage competing priorities; a willingness to learn and...

Lawyer – Boutique Law Firm Location: Parramatta, NSW Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time Experience: Ideally 2+ years PAE About the Firm We are a small, established boutique law firm based in Parramatta, providing personalised legal services to individuals and families. We pride ourselves on providing practical, high-quality legal advice while building genuine and lasting relationships with our clients.  About the Role We are seeking a capable and motivated Lawyer to join our growing practice. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work across a range of matters and will be given responsibility appropriate to their experience. You will work directly with clients and have the opportunity to develop your legal skills in a supportive environment. The role may involve work in areas including: Care and P rotection Criminal law General legal advice and representation The precise mix of work can be...

Job Title: Junior Lawyer Location:  Cockburn, WA Position Type:  Full-time Permanent About Us: Australian Family Lawyers (AFL) is the largest national specialist family law firm in Australia with offices across major states and territories. An award winning firm that is recognised as a market leader in Family Law, providing expert legal advice and support to clients navigating family matters. AFL attracts top-tier professionals and offers a dynamic workplace with excellent career development opportunities, backed by the strength and resources of the AF Legal Group. Job Overview: Australian Family Lawyers is seeking a motivated Junior Lawyer (1+ year experience in family law preferred) to join our dynamic and supportive team. In this role, you will work closely with senior lawyers to assist with a broad range of family law matters, contribute to case strategy, and deliver exceptional client service. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing...

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...

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...

Culturally safe legal service improving outcomes for First Nations women Shape a growing practice through leadership, mentorship and advocacy Suits Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander lawyers with family law experience About the organisation The Women's Legal Centre ACT (WLC) is a specialist community legal centre committed to improving women's lives and advancing gender equality. Through legal assistance, advocacy, law reform and education, WLC supports women, trans and gender diverse people experiencing complex legal issues across family law, discrimination, employment, migration and sexual violence. WLC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where First Nations leadership, culture and community knowledge are respected, valued and celebrated. The Mulleun Mura Access to Justice Program The Mulleun Mura Access to Justice (MMA2J) Program is a specialist service led by and for First Nations women. Working within a multidisciplinary model alongside,...

About Us Alton Legal is a well-established law firm located in the heart of Sydney's Central Business District. We are known for our dedication to delivering high-quality legal services across a broad spectrum of practice areas. The Position Alton Legal is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic law students looking to gain practical experience. In this role, you will gain exposure to various aspects of law practice, including: Taking client instructions. Conducting legal research and analysis. Conducting due diligence investigations into property and title searches. Drafting legal documents, including briefs to counsel, written submissions, and affidavits. Liaising with clients, other solicitors, courts, real estate agents, and financial institutions etc. Other administrative and clerical duties. Please note this role is an unpaid fulltime volunteer position. However, all our solicitors are employed directly from the PLT pool, and as such there may well be...

Criminal/Family Lawyer – Join an Award-Winning, Innovative Legal Firm! Location: Inverell / Tamworth - Northern NSW Full-Time Permanent Role Lyon Legal & Conveyancing Services is transforming the legal landscape, blending traditional legal practice with modern innovation to achieve outstanding client outcomes. We are a passionate and forward-thinking firm looking for a talented Criminal/Family Lawyer to join our growing team. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor with a background in Criminal and Family Law to take charge of their own caseload. You will represent clients in court, provide strategic legal advice, and work closely with a supportive team dedicated to delivering top-tier legal services. What You’ll Do: ✔ Manage a diverse caseload in Criminal and Family Law , including matters related to divorce, child custody, property settlements, and criminal defence ✔ Appear confidently in court, including procedural and...

An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic law student or pre-admission graduate to undertake voluntary work experience through an internship or Practical Legal Training Placement with Gramelis Attorneys, a growing law firm situated at Bankstown. The successful applicant will be under the direct supervision and mentorship of the principal of the firm who practised as a barrister for many years before founding the firm. Gramelis Attorneys is a general practice with a strong focus on family law, estate litigation, commercial work and criminal matters. If you believe you have the qualities of an astute, dedicated and enthusiastic law student or graduate and desire to gain invaluable practical experience in the practice of law, send your resume and covering letter to attorneys@gramelis.com.au   and include "PLT Application" in the subject line.

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...