Orbell Family Lawyers - Family Law, Done Differently

At Orbell Family Lawyers, family law is all we do, and we’re proud to practice it with purpose, clarity, and care for our clients and our team.

We’ve built a firm around values that matter: quality over volume, trust in our people, and a strong focus on teamwork and continuous development. We’re a team of specialist family lawyers helping clients navigate life’s most difficult transitions with confidence, compassion, and strategic insight.

You’ll have a day-to-day carriage of matters, be supported and coached by our Practice Leaders and have the ability to mentor junior lawyers and build a team in a high-performing and structured environment. You’ll be empowered to deliver meaningful legal outcomes, backed by clear systems and technology, experienced colleagues, and mentoring designed to help you grow.

Why Join OFL

Empowered to make a difference. At OFL, you’ll take on meaningful legal work with the support of experienced family lawyers who invest in your development. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, shares knowledge generously, and provides the systems and structure to help you refine your skills with clarity and confidence.

Remuneration that rewards outcomes. We pay above-market salaries not just for tenure, but for skills, learning, and impact. At OFL, we recognise those who leverage technology effectively, work through others, and consistently deliver results aligned with our Practising Principles. Your contribution, innovation, and growth are directly reflected in how you’re rewarded.

Work with structure, systems, and support. Our technology-based systems and frameworks allow you to focus on your clients and outcomes, not distractions.

Grow with intention. With a clearly mapped development pathway and regular guidance, we value the soft skills as well as the hard skills to ensure your growth is supported at every step.

Join a values-driven and fun-focused team. We hire for professionalism, empathy, and reliability and foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that also has fun together.

What You’ll Do

You’ll manage a balanced caseload of parenting, property, and divorce matters, designed to build your skills across complexity and scope, with guidance from our Practice Leaders with access to structured mentoring along the way.

Support and mentor juinor solicitors and paralegals and build a high performing team.

Draft legal documents, settlement proposals, court documents and correspondence to OFL standards and provide strategic and empathetic advice to clients.

Attend court events, mediations and negotiations.

Collaborate with barristers, experts and team members to progress matters strategically and efficiently.

Learn and leverage technology within OFL’s Matter Management Framework to support productivity and new ways of working.

Take part in firm initiatives, from fun events, knowledge-sharing, to team development, in ways that reflect your strengths and interests.

What We’re Looking For

5+ years PQE in Family Law

Strong drafting skills and confident in managing your own files with support

Clear, thoughtful communicator with clients and team

Tech-friendly and comfortable with structured workflows

Team-oriented, dependable, and growth-focused

Aligned with OFL’s values: Integrity, Achievement, Reliability, Collaboration, Excellence & Innovation & Fun, Family & Community Focus

What You’ll Enjoy

Above-market salary and benefits

Structured development pathway with regular mentoring and feedback

Hybrid work model supporting work-life balance (work from home)

Health & wellness allowance (gym, allied health or mental wellbeing)

Paid CPD (including travel and accommodation)

Regular paid RDOs and paid Christmas holiday leave

Team-building events, offsites, and community engagement opportunities

Modern offices in Mona Vale, Chatswood and Erina

A firm culture that prioritises quality, collaboration and career sustainability

To apply, email your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected].
Applications are reviewed on receipt.

Note: This role is not suitable for graduate solicitors or those without Australian family law experience.