Family Lawyer | Northlakes

Join our client's North Brisbane team as a Family Lawyer in a highly regarded family law firm.

Three Key Takeaways:

• Specialist family law firm with strong team support
• Broad family law caseload including DV and child protection
• Flexible work, generous leave, and realistic targets

About our client:

Join our client’s team – a well-respected and long-established specialist family law firm with one of the largest dedicated family law practices in Queensland. With a strong reputation for compassionate and strategic advocacy, they provide outstanding support to clients navigating separation, parenting disputes, property settlements, and domestic violence matters. The firm is known for its client-centred approach, robust team support structure, and positive workplace culture.

About the position:

Our client is seeking a talented and driven Family Lawyer to join their North Brisbane office. This opportunity offers exposure to a broad range of family law matters including parenting arrangements, property division, domestic violence orders, and child protection work. The successful candidate will step into an existing caseload, handling complex files with the support of experienced senior lawyers, paralegals, and administrative staff.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and who enjoys taking ownership of their files while delivering empathetic and effective client care. Whether you're a junior lawyer ready for your next step or a mid-level practitioner looking to deepen your family law experience, this role offers both challenge and reward.

Key Requirements:

• Current Queensland practising certificate
• Minimum 3+ year post-admission experience in family law (private practice preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a busy and varied file load
• Demonstrated empathy and a client-focused mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Valid driver’s licence and access to own vehicle for travel to court and between offices

On offer:

• Competitive salary package of $100,000 to $150,000 DOE
• Realistic billable targets that support work-life balance
• Bonus schemes and additional leave (including birthday leave and study leave)
• Flexibility including hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring
• Access to a large and experienced support team
• A firm culture built on respect, collaboration, and performance

If you are interested in applying for this role you can apply now through the link below. Your application will be held with the utmost confidentiality. Alternatively, you can email your CV to [email protected] or call +61 468 713 572 to hear more about the role.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-stanley-ba23181b7/

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