Family First Lawyers law firm is located in Nowra on the South Coast of NSW.
We are continuing to grow our family law team at Family First Lawyers.
We are currently seeking a family law lawyer with at least 2 years PAE experience, motivation to grow within our team and assist in leading a team of family lawyers and wonderful support staff. Our firm practices in all aspects of family law, including complex parenting matters and property matters. Aspects of criminal law are also involved in some cases.
You will work closely with our team. Our firm is less focused on billables with our focus being on professional development and assisting our clients preserve the family unit post-separation and achieving early resolutions in their matters.
About us: Our firm is progressive and flexible – Rostered Days Off are available;
You will have access to an approachable and supportive principal solicitor;
We appear regularly in Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in property and parenting matters;
We put our client's family first – seeking positive and creative solutions for the children at the centre of the conflict.
Your responsibilities We are looking for a solicitor who has:
At least 2+ years PAE, preferably in family law;
Capacity to liaise with and manage clients and their families;
Capacity to liaise with experts and other professionals such as psychologists and counsellors;
Experience in running property and parenting matters;
Experience in appearing in directions hearing, mentions, conciliation conferences and mediations;
Experience in preparing court and other relevant documents for directions, interim hearings, conferences and final hearings;
Experience in briefing and instructing counsel for interim and final hearing;
Experience in preparing Consent Orders for both parenting and property matters;
Flexibility to assist as required within the team;
Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines;
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
The capacity to work autonomously and manage files, but also with supervision and support where required;
Experience in working independently on family law matters and co-operatively on more complex family law matters.
If you are interested, please send us your covering letter and resume at ******. Successful candidates will be phoned.
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