FAMILY LAW SOLICITOR

Pinstripe Recruitment is working with a long-standing, established and forward-thinking Southern Shire law firm in the appointment of a Family Law Solicitor.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded, client-centric practice with deep roots in the local community and a diverse range of quality matters — without the need to commute into the CBD.

The Opportunity

Working from the firm’s Southern Shire office, you will be responsible for the day-to-day carriage of family law matters, providing high-level legal services to a broad and loyal client base. There will also be some exposure to estate planning and estate administration matters.

Reporting directly to a Partner, you will:

• Manage a varied family law caseload including parenting matters, property settlements, financial agreements and divorce applications
• Assist in the preparation of Consent Orders, Applications, Affidavits and Court documents
• Engage in negotiations, mediations and, where required, litigation through the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
• Take proactive ownership of files from commencement through to resolution
• Maintain strong, professional communication with clients, colleagues and external parties
• Draft clear, precise correspondence and legal documents in plain English

The firm operates with clear structure and expectations, ensuring transparency, support and accountability across the team.

About You

We are seeking a solicitor with 1–5 years PAE who is admitted to practice in NSW and who brings:

• Demonstrated experience in family law matters, particularly parenting and property proceedings
• Exposure to financial agreements (Binding Financial Agreements) and negotiated settlements
• Confidence drafting Court documents and corresponding directly with clients
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational ability with the capacity to manage competing priorities
• Initiative, energy and a proactive approach to progressing matters

Exposure to estates work will also be viewed favourably, including:

• Assisting with estate planning matters (Wills and Powers of Attorney)
• Involvement in probate and estate administration files

You will be motivated to build your knowledge and contribute to practice development within a supportive and structured environment.

Why This Firm?

This Pinstripe client offers:

• A well-established and respected brand in the Southern Shire
• A stable, long-standing team with strong leadership
• The size and structure to properly support their lawyers
• Genuine long-term career progression pathways
• Exposure to a diverse and quality family law practice, with complementary estates work
• A professional yet approachable culture
• The opportunity to build your career locally — without sacrificing quality of work

This is a firm that values professionalism, self-accountability and client relationships, while fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Immediate commencement is available for the right candidate.

If you are looking to develop your career in a strong suburban practice with real depth, structure and opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Gavin from Pinstripe Recruitment on 02 9188 0795.