Solicitor: Family Law Practitioner (2-5 PQE)
Location: Auburn
Firm: Sterling Legal
Employment Type: Full-time
About the role
We are currently seeking a dedicated Solicitor with 2-5 years post qualification experience to join our respected and growing Family Law Team. In this role, you will manage a diverse range of family law matters, including:
- Divorce and separation
- Parenting arrangements
- Property settlements
- Spousal maintenance
- Family violence intervention orders
- Key Responsibilities:
- Manage client files from initial consultation to final resolution
- Provide clear, strategic, and empathetic legal advice
- Represent clients in court and at mediation
- Lead a team
- Keep abreast of developments in family law legislation and case law
- Design and draft precedents
- Work closely with colleagues and leadership to develop case strategies
- Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture
What we're looking for
- Admitted to practice in Australia, with 2–5 years PQE in family law
- Experienced across all stages of family law matters from intake through litigation
- A strong understanding of family law legislation, regulations, and best practices
- Confident in court advocacy and client relationship management
- A strong communicator, both written and verbal
- Able to manage competing priorities with professionalism and attention to detail
- Strategically minded, yet sensitive to client needs
- Passionate about delivering exceptional legal service and outcomes
- Commitment to providing high-quality legal services
- Proactive and adaptable approach to legal practice
- A team player, aligned with our values of integrity and excellence
About Us
Sterling Legal is a strong, dynamic, and innovative law firm with a focus on family law. We are committed to delivering compassionate, strategic, and effective legal solutions to clients navigating some of life’s most complex and challenging moments.
As Your Partners in Law, we are committed to excellence, guided by our core values: Integrity. Experience. Solutions.
We value collaboration, professional growth, and above all, integrity - working closely with our clients to provide not only sound and practical legal advice but also genuine care. From beginning to end, we walk alongside our clients with clarity, confidence, and commitment.
What we offer
At Sterling Legal, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that enables our employees to thrive.
You will enjoy:
- A market-competitive salary with bonus incentives
- Ongoing professional development and mentoring from senior lawyers
- A flexible work culture, including hybrid options by arrangement
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing firm (including partnership for the right candidate)
- A workplace that values your voice, your growth, and your wellbeing
How to Apply
If you're an ambitious and talented Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Click apply now to submit your application.
📌 Solicitor (2-5 years PQE)
🏢 Sterling Legal
📍 Auburn