Careers

Senior Family Lawyer

• Salary: $100,000 – $150,000

• Location: Maroochydore

• Full time position

We are looking for a Senior lawyer with a minimum of 5 years post-admission family law experience to join our busy practice.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in operating family law files autonomously, providing excellent client service, and will be an Accredited Family Law Specialist or looking to undertake their Accreditation. 

We are looking for candidates who are invested in continued learning and we will support and encourage you to achieve your goals.

As an inclusive organisation, we invite our entire team to actively participate in strategy development and team planning.

As this is a senior role, you will be in a leadership role from the commencement of your employment and will have the ability to grow your own practice within the firm. 

In return, you will join a friendly and vibrant team of dedicated lawyers and efficient support staff. You will work on diverse and challenging matters and further your skills and experience under the mentorship of two principals who are both Accredited Specialists in Family Law.

About you

The successful candidate will possess:

• A thorough current working knowledge of family law and practice.
• Highly developed relationship management and consulting skills, including the ability to interact, influence and negotiate and work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to draft legal documents, provide authoritative advice and effectively communicate complex information.

Additional Criteria

The successful candidate chosen for this position must have the following attributes:

• A current Practising Certificate;
• 5-years post admission family law experience;
• High attention to detail;
• Proven ability to deliver outcomes;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• The ability to work proactively as part of a team and individually;
• The ability to think critically and work methodically;
• Excellent drafting skills;
• A passion for family law;
• A positive and open mind;
• The ability to communicate and present confidently and assertively;
• A Drivers Licence;
• Have access to a vehicle and be able to travel to appear at Court and mediations;
• The ability to take direction and give instruction, when appropriate; and
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and demonstrated lateral thinking.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience;
• Stability and job security with an established and respected practice;
• A positive and rewarding team culture where great work is recognised and rewarded, and life outside of work is valued;
• An opportunity to have an impact across the entire business;
• Health and wellbeing initiatives; and
• Learning and professional development programs.

To be considered for an interview, all candidates must attend to the following by forwarding same to adele@ctlawyers.com.au:

1. Provide a resume;
2. Covering letter addressing the above selection criteria; and,
3. Provide three (3) professional referees. Two of these referees should be from the legal profession.