Associate - Family Law

Associate - Family Law Join one of the country’s fastest-growing specialist family law firms, offering exceptional career progression, strong wellbeing support, and a genuinely supportive work environment. I'm Interested We usually respond within a week Practice Family Law. Leave the Rest to Us. If you're an Associate Family Lawyer looking to build your expertise within a leading specialist family law firm, this role has been designed with you in mind. You've developed solid foundations in family law, gained experience managing matters and working closely with clients, and you're now looking for: Exposure to more complex and rewarding matters Mentorship from experienced family law practitioners Greater responsibility and autonomy A clear pathway for career progression A firm where you can focus on practicing law, not everything around it If that resonates, we'd like to speak with you. About Unified Lawyers Unified Lawyers is Australia's largest and fastest-growing specialist family law firm. Family law is all we do. Our lawyers regularly work on complex parenting disputes, high-net-worth property matters, family violence proceedings and matters involving international asset structures. As we continue to expand nationally, we are looking to appoint an Associate to join our growing team. Why Join Us? Most family lawyers didn't enter the profession to spend their time generating work, chasing invoices or dealing with administrative burdens. We've built a structure that allows our lawyers to focus on legal work while our support teams take care of the rest. This includes: A dedicated Client Care Team managing enquiries, consultations and client onboarding Strong administrative and accounts support A consistent pipeline of quality matters No expectation to build your own practice from scratch You'll spend your time doing what you're trained to do: practicing family law and developing your expertise. A True Specialist Family Law Firm: Unlike firms where family law sits within a broader practice, our entire business is built around it. This means you'll benefit from: Working alongside specialist family lawyers Exposure to a broad range of family law matters Systems and processes designed specifically for family law Ongoing mentorship and technical development Opportunities to learn from experienced Senior Associates, Special Counsel and Partners Career Progression That Matches Your Goals We recognise that every lawyer's career journey is different. Whether your goal is to: Build technical expertise in family law Work towards managing your own complex caseload Develop advocacy skills and courtroom experience Progress to Senior Associate and beyond Establish yourself as a recognised family law specialist You'll be supported to build a career aligned with your ambitions. Our continued growth is creating genuine progression opportunities for lawyers who want to take the next step. The Opportunity In this role, you will: Manage family law matters with appropriate supervision and support Work on parenting, property and financial matters Draft legal documents and correspondence Participate in mediations, negotiations and court appearances Build strong relationships with clients during significant life events Collaborate with experienced practitioners, barristers and external professionals You'll have access to experienced mentors while developing the confidence and capability to manage increasingly complex matters. About You To succeed in this role, you will bring: 2-5 years PAE in Family Law Experience assisting with and managing family law matters Exposure to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Strong drafting and communication skills Sound judgement and attention to detail A client-focused approach A genuine passion for family law A desire to continue developing professionally and progressing your career LEAP experience is advantageous but not essential. What We Offer Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure Clear and realistic billable expectations Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Strong administrative and operational support Genuine career progression opportunities Ongoing professional development and continuing legal education Additional benefits include: Up to 25 days annual leave Additional annual leave based on years of service $20,000 "Golden Decade Adventure" travel reward after 10 years of service Employer-funded wellness programme Access to over 2,000 gyms and fitness facilities nationwide Mental health and wellbeing support Paid practicing certificate Flexible parental return-to-work support Regular team events and social activities Confidential Discussion We understand that career conversations at this level require discretion. For a strictly confidential discussion, please contact: Anthony Singh, Talent Acquisition Manager [email protected] Join a firm where family law is all we do, leadership opportunities are real, and ambitious lawyers have the platform to reach their full potential. Department Legal Role Associate Locations Sydney Remote status Hybrid