At a Glance
- Tasks: Advocate for clients, manage diverse family law cases, and mentor junior team members.
- Company: DBH Lawyers, a supportive and adaptable team in Adelaide.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, work-life balance, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to integrity and client-focused solutions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in family law while growing your career in a positive environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years' experience in family law and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
As our Family Law practice continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Lawyer with 5+ years' PAE to join our Adelaide office to play a key role in delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
Our ideal candidate will be an experienced and motivated solicitor who takes pride in building strong client relationships, providing strategic and practical advice and guiding clients through complex and challenging family law matters.
This position is offered on a full-time basis; however, part-time arrangements may be considered.
About You
This senior position offers the opportunity to work closely with the team to deliver efficient, high-quality legal advice in all aspects of family law where you will:
- Advocate for and negotiate on behalf of clients in mediations and family dispute resolution conferences.
- Represent clients in complex matters before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
- Prepare, review and settle high-quality correspondence and court documentation.
- Independently manage a diverse family law caseload and maintain client files.
- Work closely with senior team members on complex matters.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth and success of the family law practice.
- Represent the firm at industry and networking events, building professional relationships and business development opportunities.
About the Role
As our Family Law practice continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Lawyer with 5+ years' PAE to join our Adelaide office to play a key role in delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
Our ideal candidate will be an experienced and motivated solicitor who takes pride in building strong client relationships, providing strategic and practical advice and guiding clients through complex and challenging family law matters.
This position is offered on a full-time basis; however, part-time arrangements may be considered.
Essentials for the role
- Minimum 5 years' post-admission experience in family law
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills
- A client-centred approach to legal practice
- A keen attention to detail and pride in your work
- Resilience and flexibility in meeting the demands of clients and courts
- Experience with or an interest in complex property settlements
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional networks
About Us
At DBH Lawyers, we're an approachable and adaptable team working together to make a real difference for our clients.
If you value integrity, enjoy solving problems with a positive, client‐focused mindset and want to be part of a supportive workplace, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
We're committed to helping our people grow and feel confident in their development.
Applications submitted by recruitment agencies will not be accepted at this time and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
What we offer
- Competitive salary and career development opportunities
- Meaningful work with real client impact
- Work-life balance support, including special and parental leave (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Great Adelaide CBD location near the Central Market
- Wellbeing support, including EAP and wellbeing initiatives
DBH Lawyers is an equal opportunity employer, and we're committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace for everyone.
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives our people bring, and we believe this diversity strengthens our team and the way we support our clients
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