Family Law Senior Associate / Special Counsel (Remote)

Overview

An opportunity has opened for a Senior Associate and Special Counsel applicant to join a remote-working Brisbane family law team (based in Australia) due to continued growth. This role offers hands-on family law work across the full range of services, including property and parenting matters, within a supportive and collaborative national Family Law group.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on legal services across the full range of family law work, including property and parenting matters
• Work across a broad spectrum of complex family law matters requiring a strategic approach
• Deliver quality advice, outcomes, and service to clients
• Build and maintain successful client relationships
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Mentor others by sharing expertise and knowledge

Requirements

• Experienced practitioner with strong technical skills in the family law space
• Demonstrated ability to achieve excellent client outcomes
• Understanding of the importance of mentoring and willingness to pass on expertise and knowledge
• Strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative approach
• Specialist Accreditation in Family Law will be highly regarded

Compensation & Benefits

• Acknowledged as an ‘Employer of Choice’ for the last 7 years
• Supportive environment with managers who care about wellbeing
• Opportunities for structured mentorship and continuous professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including a 9.5-day fortnight
• Purchase of leave options
• Public holiday swap policy
• Annual performance bonus scheme
• Access to a Health & Wellbeing program, including:
  • Yearly health & wellbeing allowance
  • Health & wellbeing leave day
• Shared care parental leave policy offering 26 weeks of paid leave with no primary/secondary carer distinction
• Support to undertake pro bono legal work, secondments, volunteering, and industry appointments

Location

• Based in Australia (remote working for the Brisbane family law team)

Additional Information

• This role is managed internally.
• The employer is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and flexible workplace.
• Applications are welcomed from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+, and people of all ages, genders, abilities, and cultures.
• Accommodations or adjustments can be discussed to support equitable participation in the role or recruitment process.