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Family Lawyer (Associate 3+years PAE)

Family • Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Minimum 3 years’ post-admission experience in family law.
  • Advocate/negotiates effectively for clients at mediations and family dispute resolution conferences.
  • Represents clients in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Description

About Us

At DBH Lawyers, we’re an approachable and adaptable team working together to make a real difference for our clients. If you value integrity, enjoy solving problems with a positive, client‑focused mindset and want to be part of a supportive workplace, this could be the ideal next step in your career. We’re committed to helping our people grow and feel confident in their development.

 

About the Role

We are looking for a Solicitor/Associate with 3+ years PAE to join our Family Law team. In this full-time role based in our Adelaide office, you will have: 

  • An opportunity to be part of a team while having the flexibility to manage your own files
  • Exposure to a wide range of family law matters
  • Active mentoring with respect to more complex family law matters

Our ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and motivated lawyer who is keen to further develop their skills in family law and takes pride in helping people through challenging family law matters.

About You

You will work closely with the team to deliver efficient, high-quality legal advice and:

  • Be able to provide accurate, timely and practical advice in all aspects of family law
  • Experience advocating and negotiating effectively for clients at mediations and family dispute resolution conferences
  • Skillful representation in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
  • Draft high-quality correspondence and Court documents
  • Be able to maintain complete client files
  • Represent the firm at industry and public events

You will expect challenging and rewarding work, meaningful training and supervision, and a supportive work environment.

 

 Essentials for the role

  • Minimum 3 years’ post-admission experience in family law
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills
  • A client-centred approach to legal practice
  • A keen attention to detail and pride in your work
  • Resilience and flexibility in meeting the demands of clients and courts
  • Experience with (or an interest in) complex property settlements will be an advantage

 

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and career development opportunities
  • Meaningful work with real client impact
  • Work-life balance support, including special and parental leave (subject to eligibility criteria)
  • Great Adelaide CBD location near the Central Market
  • Wellbeing support, including EAP and wellbeing initiatives

 

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and join a team that genuinely values your growth and contribution.

 

 

Applications submitted by recruitment agencies will not be accepted at this time and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DBH Lawyers is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace for everyone. We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives our people bring, and we believe this diversity strengthens our team and the way we support our clients.