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Family lawyer (12 month contract) | senior associate

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Alex Correa Executive
Lawyer
EUR 175,000 a year
Posted: 14h ago
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Your New Organisation Our client is the in-house legal practice of a leading healthcare union, providing dedicated legal services to union members across Queensland. With a team of 12 spanning family law, employment, health regulatory, estates and conveyancing, this is a practice built on purpose - delivering meaningful legal support to healthcare professionals when they need it most. The family law practice has been operating for five years and is now firmly gaining traction, underpinned by a membership base of over 70,000 and a strong, ongoing marketing push driving sustained demand. Your New Role This role is an initial maternity leave cover with the incumbent anticipated to return after approximately 12 months. Given the continued growth of the practice, there is a genuine possibility of the position becoming permanent for the right person. You will step into a busy and well-established caseload with a clear split of approximately 75% property and 25% parenting matters. Asset pools typically range from $500K to $7M, with the average sitting between $2M and $3M. Work spans property settlements, children's matters, consent orders, mediation and some domestic violence matters. The client base is drawn almost exclusively from the union's membership, providing a steady and reliable pipeline of referrals rather than To support your transition, a senior family law specialist will be available in a casual capacity, offering mentoring and guidance as you settle into the role. The practice regularly briefs experienced junior and senior counsel, with well-established referral relationships already in place. This role will suit an experienced family lawyer who is confident managing a varied caseload with autonomy, and who is energised by working within a values-driven organisation. Culture & Benefit s Genuinely flat, family-friendly culture Full autonomy to manage your own time 37.5-hour working week — no expectation of long days Flexible working: 3 days in office / 2 days WFH 5 weeks paid annual leave per year 3 additional "favour days" over the Christmas/New Year period EBA-governed remuneration with two pay increases per year Paid parental leave available On-site parking (rostered) Your Skills Profile Minimum 5 years' PAE in family law; Solid experience across property settlements, parenting matters, consent orders and mediation; Comfortable managing matters involving mid-to-high value asset pools; Some exposure to domestic violence matters advantageous; Background from private practice or in-house environment; Confident working autonomously while contributing positively to a small, close-knit team; Collaborative, grounded and client-focused To be considered for this position, click “ Apply ” to submit your details or call Alex or Jennifer on 07 3210 0992 for a strictly confidential discussion quoting reference number 1364242. To find out more about us, visit www.alexcorreaexecutive.com.au 'Define your idealnext step!' Private Practice | In-House | Government | Brisbane | Sydney | Melbourne

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