Family Lawyer | Boutique Accredited Practice | Flexible Hybrid & Remote Work Opportunities

Are you a purpose driven Solicitor with 3-5+ PAE and a growth mindset seeking a flexible role and generous salary?

Emalene Gemmell Family Law (EGFL) is seeking a dedicated Family Lawyer to join our rapidly expanding boutique firm. This role offers opportunities for meaningful work, strong community connections, and flexible working conditions.

Enjoy a highly flexible work environment, with 9-day fortnights, potential part-time arrangements, and hybrid/remote working for the right candidate, along with a generous compensation package that includes salary, bonus, superannuation, and incentives, commensurate with your experience.

About the Role:

At EGFL, we take pride in our strong community ties and the satisfaction of serving our clients with empathy and professionalism. As a Family Lawyer with us, you will:

• Engage in Meaningful Work: Handle a diverse range of family law matters, helping clients navigate challenging times with dignity and care.
• Build Community Connections: Work closely with local families and individuals, fostering strong relationships and providing invaluable support.
• Flexible Working Conditions: Enjoy a highly flexible work environment with 9-day fortnights, potential part-time arrangements, and hybrid/remote working. We value work/life balance and nurturing a productive and healthy workplace culture.
• Generous Compensation: Receive a competitive remuneration package that includes salary, bonus, superannuation, and incentives, commensurate with your experience.
• Professional Development Opportunities: EGFL encourage and invest in employees, supporting further study and ongoing professional development.

Your Responsibilities:

• Autonomously manage your own caseload in various family law matters.
• Represent clients in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
• Engage regularly in alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity.
• Build strong rapport with clients through excellent communication and empathy.
• Deliver client-focused and results-oriented outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with a carefully chosen team dedicated to compassion and care.

Who We Are:

Emalene Gemmell Family Law (EGFL) is a boutique law firm located in Armidale and Uralla, servicing the New England and North-West NSW regions. We offer a fresh approach to Family Law, combining good advice, strong representation, and an understanding of the emotional complexities involved.

As the only Family Law Accredited Specialist in Armidale and the surrounding areas, we guide and support our clients through all aspects of Family Law. We pride ourselves on continuous professional development to ensure high standards and client satisfaction, along with a healthy work/life balance.

Our offices are located in the heart of Armidale and Uralla CBD. The city of Armidale is a LCOL city with only a 7-minute commute and resides 2 hours drive from the eastern coast of NSW. The city boasts the long-established University of New England, a myriad of independent and public schools, education hub, and hub for health and professional services.

Essential Requirements:

• 3-5+ years PAE.
• Eligibility to hold a NSW Practising Certificate.
• Strong communication skills, empathy, and sound negotiation abilities.
• Growth mindset and commitment to learning and developing your career.
• Positive advocate who enjoys autonomy over their files and strives to achieve targets.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously and comfortable with a diverse workload.

Desirable Requirements:

• Specialist Accreditation and Post Graduate Qualifications, or ambition to undertake these.

To Apply:

Please attach your cover letter, resume, and evidence of qualifications, and send directly to our Practice Manager | ICT Project Manager Vicki at [email protected]