Family Lawyers

Job Description

We are seeking experienced and motivated Family Lawyers to join our clients across several reputable firms throughout Queensland. These permanent opportunities offer the chance to manage a diverse range of family law matters while delivering high-quality, empathetic advice to clients during some of life’s most challenging moments. You’ll be part of supportive teams committed to achieving strong outcomes and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload including parenting, property settlements, divorce, financial agreements, child support, and domestic violence matters.
• Provide clear, practical, and compassionate legal advice to clients.
• Draft and prepare court documents, affidavits, agreements, and briefing counsel as required.
• Conduct negotiations, mediations, and appear in court.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to the ongoing development of the firm.
• Ensure compliance with professional, ethical, and billing standards.

Skills & Experience:

• Admitted Lawyer with an unrestricted practising certificate, confident in taking ownership of files and providing sound legal advice.
• A minimum of 2 years’ PQE in family law, with solid experience across family law matters.
• Strong advocacy, drafting, and negotiation skills, with the ability to prepare high quality documentation and represent clients effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, working efficiently both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• An empathetic, professional, and client focused approach, with the capacity to support clients through sensitive and emotionally complex situations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and effective file management.

What’s in it for you? 

• A genuinely supportive and collaborative team environment, where you’ll work alongside experienced family law practitioners who value knowledge-sharing, open communication, and professional respect.
• Clear and meaningful opportunities for career growth and development, including exposure to a varied caseload, ongoing mentorship, and the chance to build your expertise in complex family law matters.
• Access to modern systems, legal technologies, and strong administrative support, enabling you to work efficiently, streamline workflow, and focus on delivering high-quality legal services.
• Flexible working arrangements (where available) to help support work–life balance, including options for adjusted hours or hybrid arrangements depending on the employer.
• Competitive remuneration that reflects your skills and experience, with potential for additional benefits and performance incentives depending on the firm.

How to Apply: 

If you’d like to learn more or submit your CV, please contact our Legal Recruitment Team at [email protected]

For a confidential discussion, you can also reach out to Maha Olabi on (08) 9263 9012 or Charlotte Burton on 0406 383 439.

We also invite you to visit our website to view our other vacancies across a range of practice areas and locations that may be of interest to you! https://www.persolaustralia.com