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The role of the Family Lawyer is to provide legal advice to clients on a range of family law related matters, including both simple and complex property settlements, parenting plans and custody, binding financial agreements, domestic violence, child support and spousal maintenance.
Our client is an established general practice with offices located in Norwest and Gosford and is looking for a Family Lawyer to join their team. This role can be based in either the Bella Vista or Gosford office (the role requires the candidate to service Gosford based clients 2 or 3 days per week from this location).
We are seeking a Family Lawyer (minimum 2 years plus PAE) who is confident and an ethical advocate, experienced in running a file with limited supervision, conducting client consultations, appearing in Court and in Mediations.
You will utilize your expertise to navigate clients through this delicate area of family and estate law, producing the best outcome for them. You will work closely with the principal for the firm.
You will have:
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to form long-standing relationships with clients
- Able to work independently on simple family law matters and co-operatively on more complex family law matters
- Be well presented, strong attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent time management skills
- In-depth understanding of Family Law Act and practice and procedures
- Ability to work on multiple matters under the direction of a senior lawyer
- Be able to draft documents from Consent Orders to Binding Financial Agreements and Child Support Agreements
- Ability to brief Counsel for interim and final hearings
- Be able to assist in attending mediations
What on offer to you:
- Be supported and resourced to achieve great outcomes for your clients, you will have access to paralegal and secretaries and the knowledge/ support of senior staff members.
- You will have the opportunity to shine and grow within with real career opportunities within the firm.
- An attractive, competitive salary package is on offer based upon candidate’s experience.
Offices are close to public transport and off-street parking.
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For phone enquiries, call Gavin from Pinstripe Recruitment on 02 9188 0***.
