Family Law Solicitor

Our client is based out of Newcastle offers services to clients across regional New South Wales including Tamworth, Moree, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Newcastle, and Broken Hill and beyond.

As a Firm, We Value

• Being able to provide our clients with personalised service rather than a "bait and switch" model.
• Working collaboratively and with collegiality - both internally and externally (bull dog lawyers need not apply).
• Fostering and maintaining relationships with other key professional services.
• Ongoing learning and development.
• Fostering a culture of collaboration, team work, and mentoring.
• Diversity and life experience.

Role Description

We are seeking two Family Law Solicitors (4-6 PAE) to join our team.

The successful candidates will work on-site from our newly renovated office located in Bolton St, Newcastle, NSW (just around the corner from the stunning Newcastle Beach).

Each candidate will be working within a smaller team made up of 3-4 staff (including a senior solicitor/ accredited specialist, junior solicitor, and paralegal) and will report directly to their senior solicitor / team leader.

The Successful Candidates Will

• be capable of providing advice and representation in a broad range of family law matters, holding day to day carriage of matters from initial intake through to settlement / hearing.
• have a strong knowledge of alternative dispute resolution methods, and approach their work in a collaborative and colleagiate manner, in line with the values of our firm.
• be able to organise their work schedule to ensure matters are undertaken diligently, and key performance metrics are met.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Family Law, including at least 4-6 years post-admission experience (PAE) managing a broad range of family law matters.
• demonstrated experience in litigation, dispute resolution, and court advocacy.
• Current NSW practising certificate, or eligibility to obtain one, and admission as a solicitor in Australia.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload, prioritise competing deadlines, and work effectively within an on-site team environment.
• Commitment to client-focused service.