Family/ Criminal Law - Admitted Solicitor

We are a thriving and dynamic firm practising primarily in family and criminal litigation. We are searching for an admitted solicitor to work closely with the Principal and the team. The firm has a solid stimulating, interesting and varied work inflow.

We are expanding and searching for the right candidate to assist our team. In return, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and excel significantly in their legal career. We are open to fast-paced career progression.

• Assist the Principal Lawyer and the team in a busy and thriving boutique practice.
• Work closely with the Principal on interesting, varied & complex Criminal, Family & Civil litigation law matters.
• Work autonomously and take active carriage of files.
• Court attendance including hearings, mentions, procedural hearings, conciliation conferences, mediations, interim hearings, and instructing counsel in trials.
• Research, draft and manage Court documents including statement of claims, affidavits, orders, case outlines, submissions.
• Independently advise clients on matters including taking instructions, preparing letters of advice, general day‑to‑day correspondence and management of the file.
• Conference and advise clients.

What you must bring:

• Admitted as a solicitor in NSW with some PQE.
• Carriage of matters in the Local, District, Supreme Federal Circuit Court, Family Court and the ability to manage files.
• Advanced skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience appearing in Court including running hearings.
• A "can-do" attitude and proactive approach in all aspects of Family/Civil law practice.
• Working knowledge of Criminal/Family/Civil litigation law.
• Exceptional drafting skills and written work.
• Exceptional time management and multi‑tasking skills, including ability to prioritise tasks and competing deadlines.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment and organise workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of PEXA and LEAP preferable but not essential.

• Interesting and varied work.
• Down‑to‑earth and inclusive team.
• An attractive and above‑market competitive salary.
• Close to public transport and on‑site parking available.

We reward entrepreneurial thinking. If you are someone that thinks outside the box, likes to be efficient and has innovative ideas, you will thrive here!

Please send your CV and a covering letter addressing the criteria (of no more than 1 page) to .

Pay to commensurate with experience.