Family Lawyer (Property & Financial Matters)

About the role

A boutique family law practice in the Sydney CBD, operating entirely on referral, is looking for a family lawyer with 2-5 years' post-qualification experience. The work centres on complex financial property matters, corporate structures, trusts and estates worth tens of millions of dollars, in a small team where everyone carries their own files from day one.

Key responsibilities

• Draft applications for consent orders, initiate documents, write affidavits and covering letters
• Prepare briefs to counsel, including Senior Counsel, and mediation position papers
• Draft complex property advices involving corporate trust structures and superannuation
• Appear at directions and procedural hearings and brief counsel for interim and final hearings
• Liaise with forensic accountants and specialist tax lawyers on complex financial issues
• Work in LEAP for document management and time recording

Required profile

• 2-5 years' post-qualification experience with a genuine interest in family law property and financial work
• A commercial background (commercial, corporate or commercial litigation) is highly regarded
• Comfortable carrying files and working both independently and collaboratively
• Based in, or able to work from, the Sydney CBD

What we offer

• Salary guide of $90,000-$150,000 depending on experience
• Individual performance bonus
• LEAP software and a workload-managed environment

The listing is posted by a recruitment agency; applications are made confidentially through the agency's link or by contacting its recruiter.