We start with people

We’re focused on creating an environment for our people that is rewarding and supports them to thrive. We offer a range of benefits to support career progression and wellbeing at work:

Career building support

We provide regular career coaching, mentoring and support for every member of the team.

Flexible & remote working arrangements

We offer a range of flexible and remote working arrangements, including work from home arrangements and flexible hours.

Health & wellbeing plans

All employees are encouraged to assess their health and wellbeing regularly. One way we do this is through individualised health and wellbeing plans.

Wellbeing leave

We offer additional leave to support our team taking time off – no questions asked or documents required.

Funds for health

Employees can improve their fitness by requesting funding for wellbeing equipment or expenses like massage, noise cancelling headphones or other wellbeing expenses.

Wellness counselling & coaching

We want our team to get the support they need, with access to firm-funded, confidential wellness counselling and coaching.

Training and CPD opportunities

Our lawyers have access to internal CPD events, and all employees have access to specialised training such as trauma-informed practice training.

Staff perks

A range of continuous perks including annual, all-expenses paid luxury retreat, healthy breakfast, inhouse coffee machine (which has the ‘coffee-snob’ tick of approval), regular lunch catering and firm-funded social events.

What makes us different

Our aim is to set the benchmark for client-centred legal practice.

We’ve been recognised as ACT Firm of the Year (2023) for placing care, compassion and choice at the forefront of our work and making challenging times less difficult for clients.

Our values

Care, compassion & choice

Care, compassion & choice

We listen to understand the problem and we offer options tailored to the situation

Solutions-oriented

Solutions-oriented

We’re straight-talking and focused on practical approaches to achieving outcomes that are just and fair

Ethical practice

Ethical practice

Trustworthy in all our interactions and we uphold our duties to the law and legislation

Resilient

Resilient

We can be tough when we need to protect our clients but we are also adaptable and flexible

Why people want to join our team

Inclusion & diversity

Diversity and inclusion are the cornerstones of our workplace culture. Our commitment to this was acknowledged publicly when we were awarded the inaugural National ‘Lawyer’s Weekly’ Champions of Pride Award.

Inclusion & diversity

Award-winning

Both our firm, directors and solicitors have been recognised for excellence with various awards and distinguished achievements. We were named the top law firm across all disciplines of law in the ACT in 2023.

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Award-winning

Excellence in legal service delivery

We know that one of the reasons people want to work with us because we are known for delivering excellent services in all areas of the legal process.

Excellence in legal  service delivery

Socially responsible

We foster a sense of social responsibility through charitable donations and community sponsorship, providing pro-bono legal support to organisations. We also support and encourage our team to champion causes that mean the most to them.

Socially responsible

Career opportunities

Family Lawyer

As a Family Lawyer, you will be pivotal in handling a range of family law matters under the supervision of our Directors. This role requires a combination of legal expertise, client management skills, and business acumen, with a focus on providing high-quality service and contributing to our firm's growth.

We are a small but mighty firm, who is growing. We encourage our team members to contribute to our organisational culture and live by our values. You will be given exposure across family law as well as ongoing CPD.

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct Family Law Matters
  • Creation of documents and precedents, including organised administration related to matters
  • Represent the firm at events showing care and commitment in promoting the firm's business
  • Exemplify advocacy and dispute resolution skills
  • Fiscal responsibility by meeting financial targets and understanding billing processes
  • Engage with ongoing professional development and continuous learning

About you

  • You have experience as a family lawyer including attending Legal Aid, FDRCs, FVO, Return Conferences and procedural Court hearings with Senior Lawyer/Director guidance. 5-6 years of experience preferred, however open to considering candidates with less experience if they are a strong fit for the role
  • You are competent in preparing briefs and observations to Counsel
  • You have an understanding of and ability to apply Court rules and Practice Directions to practical situations
  • You have the ability to manage competing priorities and triage tasks according to priority/urgency
  • You are able to provide support to Directors and Senior Lawyers/Associates in the conduct of files including demonstrating initiative, flexibility and proactiveness in conduct of the case
  • You have a growth mindset and a commitment to personal career development
  • You have high-level professional communication skills, both written and oral, with demonstrated ability to deliver written work
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