Orbell Family Lawyers

Family Law Senior Associate/Team Leader

Posted: Nov 15, 2025

Job Description

Job DescriptionFamily Lawyer - Senior Associate/Team Leader - Leading Family Law Firm (Doyles)Orbell Family Lawyers - Family Law, Done DifferentlyAt Orbell Family Lawyers, family law is all we do, and we're proud to practice it with purpose, clarity, and care for our clients and our team.We've built a firm around values that matter: quality over volume, trust in our people, and a strong focus on teamwork and continuous development. We're a team of specialist family lawyers helping clients navigate life's most difficult transitions with confidence, compassion, and strategic insight.You'll have a day-to-day carriage of matters, supported and coached by our senior lawyers in a high-performing and structured environment. You'll be empowered to deliver meaningful legal outcomes, backed by clear systems and technology, experienced colleagues, and mentoring designed to help you grow.Why Join OFLEmpowered to make a difference. At OFL, you'll take on meaningful legal work with the support of experienced family lawyers who invest in your development. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, shares knowledge generously, and provides the systems and structure to help you refine your skills with clarity and confidence.Remuneration that rewards outcomes. We pay above-market salaries not just for tenure, but for skills, learning, and impact. At OFL, we recognise those who leverage technology effectively, work through others, and consistently deliver results aligned with our Practising Principles. Your contribution, innovation, and growth are directly reflected in how you're rewarded.Work with structure, systems, and support. Our technology-based systems and frameworks allow you to focus on your clients and outcomes, not distractions.Grow with intention. With a clearly mapped development pathway and regular guidance, we value the soft skills as well as the hard skills to ensure your growth is supported at every step.Join a values-driven and Fun focused team. We hire for professionalism, empathy, and reliability and foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that also has fun together.What You'll DoYou'll manage a balanced caseload of parenting, property, and divorce matters, designed to build your skills across complexity and scope, with guidance from senior practitioners and access to structured mentoring along the way.Draft legal documents, settlement proposals, court documents, and correspondence to OFL standards.Provide strategic and empathetic advice to clients supported by Senior Solicitors.Attend court events, mediations and negotiations with appropriate support.Collaborate with barristers, experts and team members to progress matters strategically and efficiently.Learn and leverage technology within OFL's Matter Management Framework to support productivity and new ways of working.Take part in firm initiatives, from fun events, knowledge-sharing, to team development, in ways that reflect your strengths and interests.What We're Looking For5+ years PQE in Family LawStrong drafting skills and confident in managing your own files with supportClear, thoughtful communicator with clients and teamTech-friendly and comfortable with structured workflowsTeam-oriented, dependable, and growth-focusedAligned with OFL's values: Integrity, Achievement, Reliability, Collaboration, Excellence & Innovation & Fun, Family & Community FocusWhat You'll EnjoyAbove-market salary and benefitsStructured development pathway with regular mentoring and feedbackHybrid work model supporting work-life balance (work from home)Health & wellness allowance (gym, allied health or mental wellbeing)Paid CPD (including travel and accommodation)Regular paid RDOs and paid Christmas holiday leaveTeam-building events, offsites, and community engagement opportunitiesModern offices in Mona Vale, Chatswood and ErinaA firm culture that prioritises quality, collaboration and career sustainabilityTo apply, email your CV and cover letter to jgoodwin@orbellfamilylawyers.com.auFirm or Organisation NameOrbell Family LawyersContact NameJanine GoodwinEmail Addressjgoodwin@orbellfamilylawyers.com.auTelephone02 4314 6088Job LevelPost-admissionSectorLegal servicesCountryAustraliaStateNew South WalesEmail me jobs like this

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