Thread Recruitment is partnering with a boutique law firm in Bundall, QLD, seeking a sharp, capable 2-year PAE lawyer (or exceptional 1-1.5 year PAE) who's ready to actually practice law and not just spend another year pushing paper for people who don't know your name.
Here, you won't be buried under hierarchy or corporate politics. You'll build a career with substance.
The Role
You'll work directly with the firm's Founder, a senior practitioner committed to mentoring properly and backing people with potential to grow into confident practitioners.
You'll begin with supported work, then progressively take the lead on drafting, client conversations, handling simple files, and be introduced to basic court appearances. You can expect guidance when you need it and trust when you've earned it.
What You'll Be Doing
Foundation Work (with guidance):
* Draft affidavits and court documents with precise attention to detail
* Prepare evidence, bundles, and chronologies
* Assist in mediations, conferences, and hearings
* Support client meetings and manage communications
* Conduct research, prepare memos, and handle the moving parts of files
As You Prove Your Capability:
* Run simpler family law matters independently
* Lead client interactions
* Appear in court (as appropriate)
* Draft, negotiate, and drive matters forward
* Gain exposure to litigation and general practice
What We're Looking For
A lawyer with strong ambition, who learns fast, and stays clear under pressure.
* Sharp, grounded, and switched on
* Hungry to step up, take responsibility, and grow
* Able to think proactively and exercise sound judgment
* Driven to become a genuinely strong practitioner
* Empathy and discretion to handle sensitive family law matters
You'll need:
* 2-Years PAE in family law; or consideration for an exceptional 1-1.5-Year PAE
* Solid drafting skills (especially affidavits)
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Interested in litigation (bonus if you know UCPR)
* Tech-savvy enough to adapt quickly (Actionstep/LEAP is helpful)
Why This Firm?
Because family law needs the right balance of skill and heart, and you won't develop either by being just another number – siloed, buried, and told to wait your turn.
Here you can expect:
* Real mentorship and real conversations
* Direct exposure to clients
* Hands-on work that builds confidence quickly
* A workplace where your contribution actually matters
* The chance to be seen, supported, and developed properly
* A culture that values balance, trust, and humanity
This is where a junior lawyer stops feeling like a junior.
Salary & Progression
Salary will be commensurate with experience, with a formal review at the end of probation and a clear pathway to increased responsibility and remuneration as capability and strong billables are demonstrated.
Ready to Step Into Your Potential?
If you want a firm that invests in you and gives you room to shine, this is where you step up and stand out.
Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversion with Thread Recruitment.