Step into a Leadership Role with a Nationally Respected Family Law Practice
Join a leading national law firm with a strong reputation in Family Law. This exceptional opportunity is ideal for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to manage complex, high-value family law matters, supported by strong legal teams and clear career progression pathways.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Associate or Special Counsel, you'll oversee a diverse range of intricate family law matters, including:
- Dispute Resolution – Guiding clients through mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law to achieve tailored solutions.
- Divorce & Separation – Advising on legal complexities, limitation periods, and de facto relationship determinations.
- Property & Financial Settlements – Managing high-net-worth property disputes, business and trust structures, third-party interests, and superannuation arrangements.
- Family Violence – Representing clients in domestic violence cases and intervention order proceedings.
- Children & Parenting – Resolving parenting arrangements in the best interests of the child, including for grandparents and other family members.
- International Family Law – Handling cross-border family law issues relating to marriage, divorce, child custody, and financial settlements.
What You'll Love About This Role
- Dedicated Support Staff – Each lawyer is paired with an administrative support team member, enabling you to focus on strategic legal work.
- Accreditation Assistance – The firm offers support and financial assistance for those working towards Specialist Accreditation in Family Law.
- Flexibility & Balance – Hybrid working model (up to 40% remote work) and a 9.5-day fortnight.
- Sophisticated Clientele – Work with high-net-worth clients on complex, rewarding cases.
- Competitive Remuneration – Attractive salary and performance-based bonus scheme.
- Health & Well-being Perks – Benefit from a yearly well-being allowance, a health & well-being day, and in-office perks like daily breakfast, fresh fruit, and fitness support.
- Parental Leave Benefits – Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave plus salary continuance insurance.
About You
- 6+ years of post-admission experience in Family Law
- Strong technical ability and strategic mindset
- Excellent client management and negotiation skills
- Passion for mentoring and supporting junior lawyers
- A collaborative and pragmatic approach
- Accreditation in Family Law is highly regarded, but if you're working towards it, this firm will invest in your success.
Take the Next Step
This is a career-defining opportunity in one of Australia's most respected mid-tier law firms. If you're looking for a supportive, high-calibre team, complex and rewarding matters, and a genuine pathway for career progression, this is the role for you.
For a confidential discussion, reach out today:
Georgina See – georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Trudy Reading – trudy@lawstaff.com.au
Need to chat outside business hours? No problem Drop us an email, and we'll arrange a time that suits you. If this role isn't quite right, we have other opportunities in Family Law across private practice, in-house, and government – let's talk
Law Staff | Level 4, 260 Queen St | Brisbane | (07) 3221 1229