Lawyer: Family
Core
Provide legal advice and representation for clients involved in family disputes, including property and parenting matters.
Role type
Associate family lawyer
Builds
Legal advice, position papers, consent orders, case outlines, letters of advice, affidavits, and counsel briefs for family law matters.
Domain
Legal services / Family law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal research, drafting legal documents, client liaison, briefing counsel, mediation and court hearing attendance, managing client relationships
Preferred skills
Experience in reputable family law practice, strong academic background, empathetic approach to clients
Technologies
Legal research tools
Responsibilities
Advise and liaise with clients regarding family disputes; Draft position papers, consent orders, case outlines, letters of advice, and affidavits; Brief and instruct counsel; Attend mediations, court hearings, client meetings, and negotiations; Conduct legal research; Tailor practice focus towards property, parenting, or both