14 Family Law jobs

Sydney CBD law firm seeking a solicitor with at least 12 months experience in family and/or migration law. Experience must be in NSW jurisdiction. Our firm We are an expanding Sydney-based law firm looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic solicitor. We practice in the practice areas of commercial litigation, family law, dispute resolution, wills and estates and migration law. Our client base includes both commercial and individual clients. The role You must be able to: Work autonomously on cases including obtaining instructions from clients, conducting due diligence, research and carrying out the work required. Communicate effectively with clients to gather information required in drafting and reviewing legal documents such as affidavits, commercial purchase contracts, lease agreements and wills, Work collaboratively with colleagues; Have desire to expand and develop your knowledge in various fields of law; Participate in developing the Davityan Lawyers brand by representing the firm and contributing to brand development strategies. Eligibility Hold a NSW practicing certificate; At least 12 months experience in at least one of the following practice areas: commercial litigation, family law or migration law Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the firm; Excellent communications skills (written and verbal) and an engaging personality; Able to work autonomously and be a team player; High level of integrity and professional accountability; The selected candidate will have a great work ethic, high level of adaptability and excellent people skills. Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested candidates please send your application to  info@davityanlawyers.com   Applications must include the following: cover letter, CV, academic transcript & current practicing certificate. Only applicants meeting the criteria will be contacted. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

MKI Legal is a busy law firm in West Perth specialising in family law and employment law.  We are currently seeking a College of Law student for 3 days per week, (negotiable) to undertake their PLT placement at our West Perth office, and  will focus only on working collaboratively with our senior family lawyer on client files and undertaking court work. The ideal characteristics of the successful candidates are: Interest and or having completed an elective in family law is highly desirable; Excellent legal research skills;  Excellent written and oral communication skills; A high level of personal presentation; Exquisite attention to detail and organisation skills; Work autonomously and in a team environment; and Willingness to learn This position is initially unpaid during the PLT period, but a successful candidate may be offered job opportunities following the placement. How to Apply Please submit your current CV, current academic transcript and your responses to the following questions by email to Marta at marta@mkilegal.com.au . 1. What interests you about family law? 2. How many family courts are there in Australia? 3. When it comes to parenting issues, what is the Family Court's paramount consideration? 4. Are de facto parties in Australia able to split their superannuation? 5. What are your strategies for dealing with emotional and difficult people?   Starting: shortly

Harper James Law Group is an all-rounder law practise in the hub of Bankstown. We conduct work in the areas of Property & Conveyancing, Family Law, Wills & Probate, Criminal Law, Immigration, Litigation, Insurance & Medical Negligence and Bankruptcy. Due to ongoing growth, we are seeking a full-time Law Clerk who has a great work ethic to join our team. The hours for this role are 8:30AM-5:30PM. You must be willing to occasionally work additional hours if required. To be successful in this role, you must: Have a minimum of two years experience as a Paralegal/Legal Secretary; Have a strong sense of judgement; Have the ability to work autonomously and as a team when required; Be a quick learner; Have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office; Have excellent communication skills; Have excellent oral skills Your day to day responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Answering phones and greeting clients; Handling incoming and outgoing mail; Diary management; Filing; General administrative duties; Preparing briefs and collating legal documents;  Drafting legal correspondence; Research Experience in Immigration Law and CTP is preferable, however not essential for the right candidate. If you believe you are suitable for this role and would love to work for a firm that has variety, please forward your resume along with a cover letter to  admin@harperjameslaw.com.au . Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

An exciting opportunity to join a Melbourne CBD family law team headed by one of Melbourne's leading Family Law Accredited Specialists.  The successful candidate will work with a young, energetic team and will have close client involvement. Support personnel are integral to our team and as such attend CPD and marketing events. The role involves all aspects of client, file and office management including liaising with clients, letter writing, document management, fiscal management of clients, Audit compliance tasks, precedents management, office procedures management. In terms of team work, the Client Service Manager takes turns at Chairing weekly team meetings. The CSM will also manage the Client Liaison (reception) and our undergraduate program and assist the firm’s principal as required. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, ability to manage others, ability to manage their own time and assist others with work flow management, ability to follow and improve on office procedures, ability to work well with others, a willingness to contribute to firm culture, attend marketing and other events, including CPD. The candidate will be competent at using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, preferably be familiar with Action Step and otherwise have good computer and typing skill. The successful candidate must have strong communication skills, corporate presentation, be good at managing others and multitasking. The successful candidate is one who has a  minimum of one year’s experience in legal practice  and being a law graduate or Cert III Business Admin Legal or Cert IV Legal Services graduate is a positive but not essential.  Candidates must provide referees from recent work experience. Please send the following in response to this advertisement, addressed to Sarah email address csm@ccfamlaw.com.au : Cover letter Curriculum vitae: including details of completed academic degrees, diplomas or certificates Referees details (who will not be contacted by the firm without your prior knowledge and approval). Official Academic Transcript of most relevant qualification.

We are looking for a graduate, preferably having completed professionals or in the process of doing so. The position is full time with the potential for growing your legal career in a friendly and supportive environment.  Do you have a passion for family law as well as strong communication and legal skills?  If so, then we can offer you: Excellent mentoring and training  Interesting and challenging work across a range of family law matters A firm with a friendly culture offering strong opportunities for career development To apply: Please download and complete a job application form (which can be downloaded at: https://goo.gl/1VKFXH ) Email the completed job application form, your CV, and academic record to Jodi at  jodi@cnlaw.co.nz

Andie Lam Lawyers is a young and vibrant law firm located in Bankstown.  We specialise in immigration law, conveyancing and family law.  Job tasks and responsibilities Due to exciting growth in the firm, an opportunity has become available for a Practical Legal Training Placement at Andie Lam Lawyers. You will be supervised and mentored by our Principal Lawyer who is an Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law.  The role includes preparation of documents and working on files for: Conveyancing Immigration Law Family law You will also be involved in liaising with clients, other parties, and banks as part of this role.   You will be trained to work on conveyancing files from inception to completion, including attending property settlements.  You will also be provided with exposure to other general practice legal matters including reception duties, administrative tasks, and file management. Skills and experience We are looking for candidates with the following skills and qualities: Fluent in Vietnamese language is DESIRABLE Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Highly motivated and focused;​ Exceptional attention to detail; Excellent time management skills; High level of computer literacy and competency in legal research databases; Excellent presentation; Highly organised and ability to multitask; Ability to work in a team; Reliable, honest and responsible The position is paid part time for 2-3 days per week.  The position is available for an immediate start. All level will be considered, law students, PLT,  graduate pre-admission and solicitor.  To apply for this position, please submit your Cover Letter, Resume, and Academic Transcripts by email to  info@andielam.com.au   PLEASE DO NOT CALL OUR OFFICE ABOUT THE POSITION. ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.   

Profectus Legal is a boutique law firm located in Sydney CBD. We are a growing law firm currently seeking a PLT student who is hardworking and enthusiastic, looking for an opportunity to work in a wide range of legal areas for the completion of their PLT placement. Our practice includes multiple areas of law including: Property and Conveyancing; Immigration & Appeals; Commercial Law; Wills and Probate; Family Law; Civil Litigation. The successful candidate should have the following skills: Strong academics, drafting and communication skills, both written and oral; Ability to speak Mandarin and/or Cantonese an advantage; Hard worker with a “can-do” attitude; Attention to detail; Strong work ethic and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team; Proactive approach with the task given. The successful candidate will be provided with all necessary training and will be supervised and trained directly under our Principal Solicitors. This opportunity will initially be unpaid but may lead to a full time position as a graduate solicitor for the successful candidate depending on the candidate’s performance. Reasonable allowance with transport and meals will be included.  This position will suit a PLT student seeking either full time or part time work with flexibility hours offered to the successful candidate. To apply, please send your resume and academic transcript to: info@profectuslegal.com.au

Varied and interesting work Direct client involvement and matter responsibility Working with a supportive and experienced professional team Balanced work/lifestyle Established firm, one of the largest in the Sutherland Shire New modern office at Sutherland Full training on state of the art software Excellent remuneration package for the right person

Davityan Lawyers is an expanding Sydney-based law firm with an opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic individual for Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement. We practice in the areas of commercial litigation, family law, migration law, wills and estates and dispute resolution. Our client base includes both commercial and individual clients. The Position We are currently offering a Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement to final year and recently graduated law students. You will be working as part of a team of solicitors and other support staff on commercial, family and migration matters. This placement satisfies the practical experience requirements for admission as a Solicitor in NSW. This position has a pathway to full-time employment as a Solicitor, for a suitable candidate upon the completion of your Practical Legal Training requirement. Responsibilities include assisting our solicitors with: Legal research; Drafting emails, submissions and court documents; Preparing costs agreements and disclosures, Preparing and lodging visa applications, merits review applications, judicial review applications and other related applications Eligibility: Recently completed or in final year of law degree; Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues as well as individually; Good work ethic with a pro-active and can-do attitude; Strong attention to detail; The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with strong problem-solving skills; Display good organisation and time management skills; and Have desire to expand and develop your knowledge in various fields of law. To apply: Please send your resume, academic transcript and cover letter to info@davityanlawyers.com . Whilst the position is full-time, we will also consider candidates with part-time availability. This vocational placement will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.