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Base pay range
A$225,000.00/yr - A$250,000.00/yr
Co-Founder & Director - Legal Recruitment |0483 929 451
Our client is a well-regarded and award-winning firm on the Gold Coast seeking a Partner (or an experienced Senior Associate / Special Counsel) to join their Family Law team as head of the practice group.
About the role
As head of the family law team, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of matters across all aspects of family law. You will also support and mentor members of the team, taking on a true leadership role at the firm. Day-to-day duties will involve:
* Managing the current team and strategising future growth.
* Providing expert advice on family law matters (including complex property and children's matters).
* Drafting advice, court documents and correspondence to clients, solicitors and other stakeholders.
* Attending client conferences, mediations and trials.
Skills & Experience
You will have extensive experience in family law (including property and children's matters), and bring:
* the ability to mentor and lead lawyers in a team.
* post-admission experience as a Senior Associate, Special Counsel or Partner in Family Law.
* experience appearing and instructing Counsel on matters.
* Drive to step into a true leadership position.
* Strong drafting, communication and advocacy skills.
Our client and their culture
Our client is an award-winning commercial firm based on the Gold Coast. As you'd expect, the firm has a modern and well-equipped office on the Gold Coast (with a private office for each lawyer). The firm has a social atmosphere and a supportive team culture.
From day 1, you can expect to be provided mentorship around your growth as a lawyer and leader. The firm is open and transparent around career progression, allowing you to set goals without feeling like the goal posts are being changed on you.
Applying
Click APPLY or contact Zakary Nash, Director at or on 0483 929 451 for a confidential discussion.
I am a former lawyer and HR specialist out of mid-tier and top-tier firms, so am passionate about helping lawyers in their next career move.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
* Industries
* Legal Services
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