Join Our Team of Family Lawyers

Complex Work. Structured Support. Clear Pathway to Leadership & Equity.

Are you ready to take the next step in your Family Law career? We can offer you the support, structure, and development you need to grow into a leadership role.

At Delaney Roberts Specialist Family Lawyers, we exist to secure the best possible future for our clients and their families.  As one of the largest specialist Family Law teams in New South Wales outside of Sydney, our Newcastle office offers the scale, resources and complexity of work that is rarely found in the local market.

We are seeking an experienced Family Lawyer (5+ years PAE) who is ready to deepen their expertise, contribute to a high-performing team and build a clear pathway toward leadership.

Why We Are Different

We expect high performance, but we do not apply unreasonable pressure to individuals to achieve it.

We take a systems-based approach to legal practice. We focus on the leadership, workflow, delegation, technology and development structures that support high-quality work and sustainable performance.

We continuously improve our systems and workflows to remove friction points and support our Solicitors to perform at their best.

In practice, this means:

• you are supported by strong systems, precedents and processes,
• you are not left to find workarounds for operational inefficiencies,
• targets are challenging but achievable, and
• high performance is built through support, not pressure.

What You Will Experience

Complex, Meaningful Work

You will work on a broad range of parenting and property matters, including high value and commercially complex cases.

A Clear Pathway to Leadership 

This role has a defined pathway to Team Leader, with early opportunities to mentor Graduates and Junior Lawyers and build leadership capability.

You will be coached and developed to refine your expertise in complex areas of  Family Law.

A Structure That Supports You

As part of a broader legal services group of more than 50 people, you will be supported by experienced Team Leaders, a high-performing legal support team, and dedicated Operations, Sales & Marketing and People & Culture functions.

You will also have continuous access to guidance from highly experienced practitioners, including Accredited Specialists in Family Law and solicitors with more than 20 years’ experience in the field.

Ongoing Development 

You will benefit from structured 1:1s, quarterly goal setting, regular matter reviews, continuous feedback, fortnightly Lunch & Learns, leadership training & development and support for achieving Specialist Accreditation.

About the Role

You will manage your own files from start to finish while working within a high-performing, collaborative team. You will have the support and autonomy to delegate appropriate lower-level tasks to Assistants, Paralegals and Junior Family Lawyers.

You will:

• manage a mix of parenting and property matters,
• appear in court and continue to develop your advocacy skills,
• build strong relationships with clients and referrers,
• contribute to team performance and culture,
• mentor Junior Lawyers and support their development, and
• continue to build your technical and strategic capability.

About You

This role is likely to suit you if you:

• have 5+ years of PAE in Family Law,
• can confidently manage files from initial consultation through to resolution,
• have experience in complex parenting and property matters,
• have advocacy experience and confidence in court,
• are ready to step into a more senior role with a pathway to leadership,
• value high standards and delivering excellent client outcomes, and
• are motivated to grow your career in a structured, high performing environment.

What We Offer:

• competitive annual salary with monthly commission,
• annual salary review,
• clear pathway to leadership and equity,
• Specialist Accreditation support and bonus,
• annual CPD budget and regular training,
• reward and recognition programs,
• flexible working arrangements,
• birthday and volunteering leave, and
• wellbeing support and a focus on sustainable performance.

Looking Ahead

We have strong growth plans for our firm.

For the right person, this role offers genuine progression into leadership, long-term career development and future opportunities across our broader group, including Sydney.

How To Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a firm that invests in your development, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.

Be Part of the Team Driving the Next Phase of Our Sydney Growth 

This is not a traditional legal assistant role.

You will do more than manage diaries and format documents. You will be a critical member of the team, driving our modern specialist Family Law firm forward.

At Delaney Roberts Specialist Family Lawyers, our Legal Assistants work proactively alongside experienced family lawyers to deliver exceptional client experiences, support efficient matter management and help create smarter ways of working.

We are looking for a confident and proactive Legal Assistant to join our Sydney team. This role will suit someone who enjoys working closely with high-performing Solicitors, embraces technology and systems, thinks ahead and takes genuine pride in helping a team operate at its best.

Be Part of a Firm on the Move 

Our Sydney office has strong momentum, and we are continuing to invest in our people, systems, business development and client experience to support the next phase of growth.

You will join a high-performing and approachable team that combines the support, structure and quality standards of a larger specialist firm with the agility and energy of a growing firm.

This is an opportunity to be part of the core team helping shape the future of our Sydney office.

Work in a Modern Legal Support Role 

Our Legal Assistants are trusted to contribute far beyond traditional administrative support. You will work proactively with your Solicitors to:

• manage workflows and priorities,
• draft correspondence and legal documents using strong precedents,  support efficient matter management,  contribute to Smart Operating Procedures and continuous improvement, and
• help create a calm, organised and highly responsive client experience

You will be supported by strong systems, workflows and precedents that help our teams deliver high-quality work efficiently and consistently.

We are looking for someone who enjoys thinking ahead, solving problems and helping busy Solicitors perform at their best.

Be Supported by a Broader Team 

While this role is based in Sydney, you will be part of a broader legal support team across both our Sydney and Newcastle offices.

You will receive structured onboarding, training and ongoing support from both your Solicitor Team Leader and Legal Support Team Leader. Collaboration and knowledge sharing are important parts of how we work.  We are focused on crating a workplace where high standards and sustainable performance can co-exist.

What We Offer

• legal Support Bonus paid monthly,
• annual salary reviews,
• flexible work arrangements, including 1 WFH day per week after probation,
• structured onboarding and training,
• strong systems, precedents and workflows,
• ongoing development opportunities,
• employee support programs,
• recognition programs aligned to our values and culture, and
• birthday leave and volunteering leave

About You

You are confident, organised and proactive. You enjoy working in a fast-paced professional environment and take pride in delivering work to a high standard.

You will ideally bring:

• 3 + years’ experience in a legal assistant or legal administration role within a law firm,
• experience in family law or another fast-paced litigation environment,
• strong attention to detail and organisational skills,
• confidence managing documents, diaries, client communication and workflows,
• strong technology skills and the ability to quickly learn legal systems and processes
• experience using Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems; ideally LEAP,
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and
• a calm, polished and professional approach with clients.

Most importantly, you are someone who enjoys contributing to a team, improving the way work gets done and helping create an exceptional client experience.

How to Apply

If you are looking for a role where you can grow, contribute and be part of an ambitious specialist law firm with exciting momentum, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application via the Apply button, including a cover letter outlining why this opportunity interests you.