Family Lawyer opportunity for a 2+ year PAE Family Lawyer

Are you a 2+ year Family Lawyer living on the north side of Brisbane, who is looking for more work life balance?

Do you want to work with a Collaborative Team who supports and encourages one another?

Are you searching for a mentor who will give you regular face to face time and training, to support your growth and improvement?

If the answer to all of the above is yes, BFL is the firm for you.

About Us

Barton Family Lawyers is a fast-growing Family Law Firm with offices on Brisbane's north side at Chermside and Petrie.

We specialise in supporting and empowering victims of domestic violence and coercive control, to take their power back.

We offer fixed fees for all services giving our client's transparency and control over their costs.

Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service and fostering a supportive, collaborative, and growth-focused workplace.

What we're looking for

Barton Family Lawyers is looking for a Family Lawyer with 2 + years PAE in Family Law, who is kind, smart, empathetic and driven, who has experience managing complex and emotionally challenging family law cases, to join us at our head office at Petrie.

The suitable candidate will have 2+ years post admission working in family law, have excellent communication and negotiation skills as well as strong organisational skills and time management capabilities.

Why Join the BFL Team?

Promotion & leadership opportunities.

On the job mentoring/training by our Senior Lawyers and accredited specialists.

No late nights, no weekend work and a 9.5 day fortnight.

We have a positive, happy and healthy work culture.

We are a very close, supportive Team that prioritises growth, collaboration and mutual respect.

Regular salary reviews least bi-annually and upon request.

Monthly team lunches and regular team bonding events.

10% of your monthly salary is paid to you as a bonus, each month you meet budget.

Access to a professional development budget including attendance at the yearly FLPA retreat.

No legal aid.

What Makes You Stand Out

We value integrity, a growth mindset, and a strong work ethic. The standout candidate will:

Submit a tailored cover letter demonstrating their enthusiasm for family law and alignment with our mission, vision and values (you will find them on our website).

Highlight relevant experience, including volunteer work or extracurricular activities.

Share professional references from the past 12-16 months that speak to their skills and reliability.

Highlight goals and plans for the future.

Show a willingness to learn and adapt while demonstrating empathy and excellent communication skills.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Our Hiring Process

Step 1: pre-interview survey;

Step 2: attend interview with 1 to 2 members of the BFL Team including our Practice Director.

Step 3: You will be advised of the outcome of your interview within two to three weeks.

We read every application and cover letter and make our best effort to reply to everyone.

We will not read your application unless it includes a cover letter. Why? Because we want to know more about you than just your experience. We want to know who you are and why you want to work for us. We are focused on integrity and attitude more so than experience. We want to make sure you are the right fit for our team.

Join Us

At Barton Family Lawyers, you’re not just joining a firm—you’re joining a trusting Team, committed to helping clients rebuild their lives while fostering your professional growth.

Apply now and take the first step toward a fulfilling career in family law. We can’t wait to meet you!

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