At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own legal matters and mentor junior solicitors in a supportive team.
- Company: Boutique family-run law firm with a close-knit culture in Southport.
- Benefits: Flexible work environment, professional development, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Embrace a digital-first practice with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and gain diverse experience in various areas of law.
- Qualifications: Must have an unrestricted practising certificate and relevant legal experience.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Our boutique, family run law firm is seeking a solicitor to join our close knit Southport team in one of two capacities:
- General practice - a varied caseload across conveyancing, wills and estates, commercial, civil, criminal, defamation, technology and cyber security, family law and domestic violence matters.
- Family law and domestic violence - a role focused on these two areas, with occasional assistance in other areas of the practice.
The role
You will manage your own matters with an appropriate level of independence, supported by a collaborative team of junior and senior solicitors. You will also mentor a junior solicitor who will work alongside you on selected cases. We use Smokeball and operate a digital-first practice wherever possible.
About you
We are looking for someone who brings:
- An unrestricted employee practising certificate issued in Queensland or another Australian jurisdiction.
- Relevant experience in general practice or in family law and domestic violence.
- Sound organisational and communication skills, with a practical, client-focused approach.
- Confidence working independently, collaborating with colleagues and supporting junior staff.
- Strong computer literacy and confidence using legal software and digital files.
- Flexibility to assist outside their usual practice areas when needed.
- Experience across multiple areas of law will be viewed favourably.
Solicitor - General Practice or Family Law & Domestic Violence employer: Bell and Senior Lawyers
Join our boutique, family-run law firm in Southport, where we pride ourselves on a supportive and collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth. As a solicitor, you'll enjoy a varied caseload while mentoring junior staff, all within a digital-first environment that embraces innovation. We offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community through diverse legal practice areas, ensuring your work is both rewarding and fulfilling.
