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Family Partner

Family Partner

HarperLloyd Recruitment • Australia, Queensland, Gold Coast
19 days ago
Job type
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Job description

This is a rare opportunity to step into a Family Head of Department role with a well-established Gold Coast law firm and take genuine ownership of the next stage of the practice. With an established referral pipeline and a small, supportive team already in place, you'll have the autonomy to lead, mentor and grow the department, with a potential pathway to Partnership over time.

About The Role

  • Lead a busy Family Law practice with an established flow of quality referral work
  • Manage a diverse caseload including divorce, parenting, financial and support matters
  • Mentor the existing junior lawyer and work closely with a paralegal
  • Shape the future growth of the Family team, including building out the team around you
  • Develop your own practice with strong support if you bring existing referral relationships or a client following

Responsibilities

  • Manage family law matters autonomously from start to finish
  • Provide strategic, commercially minded advice to clients
  • Represent clients in negotiations, mediations and court proceedings
  • Mentor and develop the junior lawyer within the team
  • Contribute to the growth, direction and profile of the Family Law practice

Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years' PAE in Family Law, with strong technical expertise
  • Proven ability to run files independently and manage a varied caseload
  • Strong advocacy and court experience
  • Excellent client management and communication skills
  • A genuine interest in leadership, mentoring and building a successful practice

Benefits

  • Genuine autonomy and the opportunity to lead and shape a growing department
  • Potential pathway to Partnership for the right person
  • Established referral work providing a strong pipeline from day one
  • WFH flexibility depending on the team
  • Relaxed Gold Coast culture with a supportive team, casual Fridays and regular afternoon drinks

About the Company

This is a highly regarded, long-established Gold Coast law firm with a strong reputation across Family, Corporate and Commercial, Property, Wills and Estates, Litigation and Personal Injury. With a close-knit team and a genuine Gold Coast culture, the firm offers a modern working environment where people support one another and many employees have built long-term careers. The organisation is continuing to grow and is particularly focused on expanding its Family Law practice.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Family Lawyer ready to take the next step into leadership and build something of your own, I'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact me for a confidential discussion on 0483 929 412 or bethany@harperlloyd.com.au

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