
Special Counsel – Family Law (9 + years PAE) – Ultimate Autonomy and Flexibility
Australia's Leading Recruitment Agency
Posted 23 days ago
- Freedom to manage your cases independently without micromanagement.
- Empowerment to make decisions, build client trust, and work efficiently.
- Ability to work remotely from anywhere in Sydney with a serviced office in the CBD
What’s On Offer:
- Full Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to manage your cases independently without micromanagement, empowering you to make decisions, build client trust, and work efficiently. This level of autonomy allows you to focus on delivering high-quality outcomes while still being supported by a collaborative and knowledgeable team.
- Flexibility: While the Sydney team primarily works remotely, they provide access to a serviced office in the city. Candidates should be based in Sydney, to attend court as required.
- Career Progression: Support for specialist accreditation and there are Partnership opportunities for the right candidate.
- Competitive Remuneration: Salary ranging from $210-250k including superannuation, commensurate with experience.
The Role:
- Manage Cases Independently: Take ownership of a diverse range of family law matters, including complex property settlements, parenting arrangements, financial agreements, and spousal maintenance. Asset pools vary from minimal assets to high-value cases exceeding $70 million.
- Client Interaction: Build strong relationships with clients by providing clear, empathetic, and practical legal advice. You’ll work with everyday families as well as high-net-worth individuals, ensuring tailored solutions for each case.
- Court Representation: Represent clients in court and mediation settings. While most work is conducted remotely, you must be prepared to attend Sydney-based courts when necessary.
- Mentorship and Leadership: Offer guidance and mentorship to junior staff as required, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Billing Targets: Achieve a billable target of 6.5 hours per day while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Collaboration: Participate in daily virtual team meetings to discuss ongoing cases, share insights, and strategize for successful outcomes. You’ll work closely with a supportive, all-female team that values open communication and teamwork.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on legislative changes in Family Law to ensure clients receive the most current and effective legal solutions.
About You:
- A minimum of 9 years post-admission experience in Family Law.
- Strong work ethic with a commitment to achieving billable targets.
- Honesty and integrity, with a track record that reflects genuine expertise and capability in Family Law.
If you're a capable Family Lawyer that is seeking autonomy within a flexible environment, I would love to hear from you. With over 20 years experience recruitment experience, I can guarantee that your application is in good hands.
The market is small and confidentiality is key. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have or to discuss the options available in the market.
Aaron Matrljan – Partner
ALRA | Australia's Leading Recruitment Agency
M: 0405 100 650
P: 1300 002 572
E: [email protected]
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