Drfl Graduate Lawyer – Sydney

What does it take to begin your career at Delaney Roberts Specialist Family Lawyers? Strong academic ability matters. So do initiative, judgement, attention to detail and the willingness to learn. We are looking for one (1) exceptional graduate for our Sydney office who understands that building a successful legal career takes consistent effort, openness to feedback and a genuine commitment to high professional standards.

Delaney Roberts Specialist Family Lawyers is recruiting now to secure the right final year law student ahead of their graduation and admission as a solicitor in 2027.

Starting your career with us:

• Our preference is for the successful candidate to join us as a Law Clerk at the end of November 2026, once university examinations have finished.
• You will complete your initial onboarding and begin working with the team before transitioning to a Solicitor role following admission in approx February 2027.
• To secure the right person, we would also consider a three (3) day per week Law Clerk arrangement while you complete your studies.
• An early 2027 commencement if you are considering a post study break before beginning full-time work.

What it takes to succeed at DRFL:

• You will not be expected to know everything when you begin. You will be expected to prepare properly, ask thoughtful questions, and apply what you learn.
• You will need to take pride in producing accurate, carefully considered and review ready work.
• Accept feedback professionally and demonstrate that you can act on it.
• Show initiative while working within the direction and supervision provided.
• Use established procedures and precedents consistently.
• Achieve a high level of competency using our systems including LEAP, our matter management software.
• Manage your time, meet deadlines and communicate early when you need guidance.
• Treat clients, colleagues and other professionals with empathy, respect and integrity.
• Take responsibility for your development and contribute positively to your team.
• Have a strong academic record, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in Family Law.
• You will also need the maturity to work with clients experiencing difficult and highly personal circumstances.

How we will invest in you:

Our Graduate Lawyer Development Framework was introduced in 2026 and has already provided a strong foundation for our graduate lawyers. You will have a dedicated mentor, who is a Special Counsel. They will allocate and review your work, provide regular feedback, and help you develop your professional judgement. Your mentor will be involved in the recruitment process because the quality of this working relationship matters. You will also have daily mentor check ins, regular 1:1's, quarterly check ins with the Managing Partner, and a buddy for practical support. Your responsibility will increase as you demonstrate competence and reliability. Your experience may include attending client appointments, preparing correspondence and Court documents, assisting with disclosure and financial matters, undertaking legal research, and attending mediations and Court events. We provide the structure, support, and opportunities. You will need to make the most of them.

Our recruitment process:

We are appointing one (1) graduate lawyer for our Sydney office and will be selective about who we invest in. We encourage you to review our website, consider our values and read our google reviews to appreciate the emphasis we place on professional standards and delivering an exceptional client experience before preparing your application. We will review the applications and invite shortlisted candidates to complete a short video interview before inviting candidates for an in-person interview.