Careers
Our people are our greatest asset, and together our collective goal is the pursuit of excellence.
Discover our values below.
CURRENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT PHILLIPS FAMILY LAW
- Associate Family Lawyer position, click here.
- Junior Family Lawyer position, click here.
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Join Our Team
Phillips Family Law has been recognised as a first tier Family Law firm in the category of Leading Family and Divorce Law Firms in Brisbane and as a Leading Family and Divorce Law Firm in Australia in the Doyles Guide to the Australian Legal Profession each year since 2019.
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Associate Family Lawyer
Are you looking to make your next career move, for the chance to work within a supportive culture focused on wellbeing and growth, where your success is our priority?
Phillips Family Law has a great opportunity for the right person to join our award-winning team, to work on a broad range of matters alongside experienced counsel and other professionals, and financial advisors.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU IN THIS ROLE:
- To join a client centric and people focused firm that provides the opportunity for rewarding work which impacts people’s lives;
- The ability to thrive and grow in a close-knit team environment, through learning and mentoring from some of the best in the business. Our culture and commitment to evolving always, includes access to continued internal training sessions as well as external professional development opportunities.
- Expand your networking opportunities through connecting with industry leaders and contacts which can lead to building valuable connections and professional growth;
- Get real work-life balance, and flexible working opportunities.
- Health and wellness benefits, some of which include yearly access to financial benefit to utilise towards your health and wellness, team fitness classes, daily morning teas provided, wellness centre access, and firm health and wellbeing sessions to name a few.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU:
- You are currently a Family Lawyer with at least 5 years PAE in family law looking to take your career to the next level
- You have demonstrated experience, with a focus on complex property and financial settlements and financial agreements, and can ‘hit the ground’ running these files day to day;
- You are wanting to work on interesting and complex matters as part of a respected and award winning team;
- You aspire to be an Accredited Specialist as part of your future career progression;
- You are a team player, enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you will be supported, mentored and as a senior member of our team, and also have the opportunity to support and mentor others;
- You have excellent communication and client service skills; and
- You share our values around taking care of yourself and others, drive, commitment, and innovation.
If this opportunity to work as part of a thriving, leading family law team resonates with you then we would love to hear from you at your earliest. We can arrange a confidential meeting, coffee catch up, or lunch appointment. We are looking forward to adding a new addition to our team soon.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your confidential application to our Practice Manager Jennifer Spink at careers@pflaw.com.au
I feel fortunate to have had the invaluable experience of working at Phillips Family Law. I’ve had the opportunity to work on such a broad range of matters with our clients alongside experienced counsel and other professional and financial advisors internationally.
What I’m particularly grateful for is the close mentorship I’ve received from Tony and Fiona. They have taught me so much not only about family law, client service and the importance of being part of a supportive team but also other important things in life like the best restaurants to go to and which tv series to invest my time in. They have helped me to develop my skills and knowledge and grow confidence as a family lawyer, making a significant impact in shaping my career.
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Junior Family Lawyer
Are you a dynamic and driven professional with 1 – 2 years PAE? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in family law?
Look no further, Phillips Family Law has a very exciting opportunity for a junior lawyer to join our growing team. The chance to work within a supportive culture focused on wellbeing and growth, where your success is our priority.
We are seeking a motivated junior lawyer to join our respected team at PFL. As a key member of the team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside, and be mentored by some of the best in the industry.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU IN THIS ROLE:
- Growth and advancement within an award-winning firm. Mentorship from the best of the best, through a top tier mentoring program. Our culture and commitment to evolving always, includes access to continued internal training sessions as well as external professional development opportunities.
- The chance to engage in interesting and rewarding work that makes a difference in the lives of our clients, whilst working alongside and with a team of experienced professionals, barristers, and financial advisors.
- Health and wellness benefits, some of which include yearly access to financial benefit to utilise towards your health and wellness, team fitness classes, daily morning teas provided, wellness centre access, and firm health and wellbeing sessions to name a few.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU:
- You currently have 1 – 2 years PAE, preferably in family law looking to take your career to the next level
- You have excellent communication and client service skills;
- You are wanting to work on interesting matters as part of a respected and award winning team;
- You are a team player, enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you will be supported, mentored and as an integral member of our team; and
- You share our values around taking care of yourself and others, drive, commitment, and innovation.
If this opportunity to work as part of a thriving, leading family law team resonates with you then we would love to hear from you at your earliest. We are looking forward to adding a new addition to our team soon.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your confidential application to our Practice Manager Jennifer Spink at careers@pflaw.com.au
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We currently have an exciting opportunity available to join our team in the role of an experienced family lawyer.
We consider our people are our greatest asset. If you are looking to take your career to the next level, then this is the role for you to jump into.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU IN THIS ROLE:
- To join a client centric and people focused firm that provides the opportunity for rewarding work which impact people’s lives.
- The ability to thrive and grow in a close-knit team environment, through learning and mentoring from some of the best in the business. Our culture and commitment to evolving always, includes access to continued internal training sessions as well as external professional development opportunities.
- Get real work-life balance, and flexible working opportunities.
- Health and wellness benefits, some of which include wellness centre access, yearly access to financial benefit to utilise towards your health and wellness, team fitness classes, daily morning teas provided, and firm health and wellbeing sessions to name a few.
This provides a great opportunity to work on a broad range of matters with our clients alongside experienced counsel and other professionals, and financial advisors.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU:
- You are currently a Family Lawyer with at least 10 years PAE in family law looking to take your career to the next level?
- You have demonstrated experience, with a focus on complex property and financial settlements and financial agreements, and can ‘hit the ground’ running these files day to day;
- You are wanting to work on interesting and complex matters as part of a respected and award winning team;
- You aspire to be an Accredited Specialist as part of your future career progression;
- You are a team player, enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you will be supported, mentored and as a senior member of our team, and also have the opportunity to support and mentor others;
- You have excellent communication and client service skills; and
- You share our values around taking care of yourself and others, drive, commitment, and innovation.
HOW TO APPLY:
If the above opportunity to work as part of a thriving, leading family law team resonates with you then we would love to hear from you at your earliest. We can arrange a confidential meeting, coffee catch up, or lunch appointment. We are looking forward to adding a new addition to our team soon.
Please send your confidential application to our Practice Manager Jennifer Spink at careers@pflaw.com.au
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Position Available: Family Law Paralegal
As our professional team expands, there is an immediate opportunity for a family law paralegal to join the Phillips Family Law team.
Opportunities for you in this role:
- To join a client centric and people focused team and an environment where you have the ability rewarding work which impacts people’s lives.
- The ability to thrive and grow in a close-knit team environment, through learning and mentoring from some of the best in the business. Our culture and commitment to evolving always, includes access to continued internal training sessions as well as external professional development opportunities.
- Health and wellness benefits, some of which include wellness centre access, yearly access to financial benefit to utilise towards your health and wellness, team fitness classes, daily morning teas provided, and firm health and wellbeing sessions to name a few.
What we are looking for, from you:
This paralegal role is key in supporting our professional team to deliver exceptional client service. We are looking for:
- an enthusiastic and highly motivated person with attention to detail, and who is organised and operates with discipline in their approach to time management and their work
- a team player, who can work autonomously and to quickly adapt and respond appropriately.
- A client-focused and practical approach, along with some experience in a broad range of family law matters, having strong technical skills
- excellent communication, and interpersonal skills and a commitment to challenging yourself and growing in the role.
The role responsibilities include:
- Preparing legal documents and correspondence using templates and precedents
- Liaising with clients, lawyers and others by telephone and email
- Diary management and coordination of meetings
- Preparing Briefs to Counsel
- Management of electronic and physical disclosure materials on files
- Preparation and filing Court documents and arranging service of same
- Organising and maintaining electronic and hardcopy files to ensure in an orderly manner
- Day to day file management, including management of opening and closing of files.
Position Available: None at Present
As our professional team expands, there will be opportunity for a family law professionals to join the Phillips Family Law team.
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Position Available: Family Law Paralegal
As our professional team expands, there is an immediate opportunity for a family law paralegal to join the Phillips Family Law team.
Opportunities for you in this role:
- To join a client centric and people focused team and an environment where you have the ability rewarding work which impacts people’s lives.
- The ability to thrive and grow in a close-knit team environment, through learning and mentoring from some of the best in the business. Our culture and commitment to evolving always, includes access to continued internal training sessions as well as external professional development opportunities.
- Health and wellness benefits, some of which include wellness centre access, yearly access to financial benefit to utilise towards your health and wellness, team fitness classes, daily morning teas provided, and firm health and wellbeing sessions to name a few.
What we are looking for, from you:
This paralegal role is key in supporting our professional team to deliver exceptional client service. We are looking for:
- an enthusiastic and highly motivated person with attention to detail, and who is organised and operates with discipline in their approach to time management and their work
- a team player, who can work autonomously and to quickly adapt and respond appropriately.
- A client-focused and practical approach, along with some experience in a broad range of family law matters, having strong technical skills
- excellent communication, and interpersonal skills and a commitment to challenging yourself and growing in the role.
The role responsibilities include:
- Preparing legal documents and correspondence using templates and precedents
- Liaising with clients, lawyers and others by telephone and email
- Diary management and coordination of meetings
- Preparing Briefs to Counsel
- Management of electronic and physical disclosure materials on files
- Preparation and filing Court documents and arranging service of same
- Organising and maintaining electronic and hardcopy files to ensure in an orderly manner
- Day to day file management, including management of opening and closing of files.
Position Available: None at Present
As our professional team expands, there will be opportunity for a family law professionals to join the Phillips Family Law team.
Careers
We currently have an exciting opportunity available to join our team in the role of an experienced family lawyer.
We consider our people are our greatest asset. If you are looking to take your career to the next level, then this is the role for you to jump into.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU IN THIS ROLE:
- To join a client centric and people focused firm that provides the opportunity for rewarding work which impact people’s lives.
- The ability to thrive and grow in a close-knit team environment, through learning and mentoring from some of the best in the business. Our culture and commitment to evolving always, includes access to continued internal training sessions as well as external professional development opportunities.
- Get real work-life balance, and flexible working opportunities.
- Health and wellness benefits, some of which include wellness centre access, yearly access to financial benefit to utilise towards your health and wellness, team fitness classes, daily morning teas provided, and firm health and wellbeing sessions to name a few.
This provides a great opportunity to work on a broad range of matters with our clients alongside experienced counsel and other professionals, and financial advisors.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU:
- You are currently a Family Lawyer with at least 10 years PAE in family law looking to take your career to the next level?
- You have demonstrated experience, with a focus on complex property and financial settlements and financial agreements, and can ‘hit the ground’ running these files day to day;
- You are wanting to work on interesting and complex matters as part of a respected and award winning team;
- You aspire to be an Accredited Specialist as part of your future career progression;
- You are a team player, enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you will be supported, mentored and as a senior member of our team, and also have the opportunity to support and mentor others;
- You have excellent communication and client service skills; and
- You share our values around taking care of yourself and others, drive, commitment, and innovation.
HOW TO APPLY:
If the above opportunity to work as part of a thriving, leading family law team resonates with you then we would love to hear from you at your earliest. We can arrange a confidential meeting, coffee catch up, or lunch appointment. We are looking forward to adding a new addition to our team soon.
Please send your confidential application to our Practice Manager Jennifer Spink at careers@pflaw.com.au
Careers
Position Available: Family Law Paralegal
As our professional team expands, there is an immediate opportunity for a family law paralegal to join the Phillips Family Law team.
Opportunities for you in this role:
- To join a client centric and people focused team and an environment where you have the ability rewarding work which impacts people’s lives.
- The ability to thrive and grow in a close-knit team environment, through learning and mentoring from some of the best in the business. Our culture and commitment to evolving always, includes access to continued internal training sessions as well as external professional development opportunities.
- Health and wellness benefits, some of which include wellness centre access, yearly access to financial benefit to utilise towards your health and wellness, team fitness classes, daily morning teas provided, and firm health and wellbeing sessions to name a few.
What we are looking for, from you:
This paralegal role is key in supporting our professional team to deliver exceptional client service. We are looking for:
- an enthusiastic and highly motivated person with attention to detail, and who is organised and operates with discipline in their approach to time management and their work
- a team player, who can work autonomously and to quickly adapt and respond appropriately.
- A client-focused and practical approach, along with some experience in a broad range of family law matters, having strong technical skills
- excellent communication, and interpersonal skills and a commitment to challenging yourself and growing in the role.
The role responsibilities include:
- Preparing legal documents and correspondence using templates and precedents
- Liaising with clients, lawyers and others by telephone and email
- Diary management and coordination of meetings
- Preparing Briefs to Counsel
- Management of electronic and physical disclosure materials on files
- Preparation and filing Court documents and arranging service of same
- Organising and maintaining electronic and hardcopy files to ensure in an orderly manner
- Day to day file management, including management of opening and closing of files.
Position Available: None at Present
As our professional team expands, there will be opportunity for a family law professionals to join the Phillips Family Law team.
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How To Apply
If any of the above opportunities to work as part of a thriving, leading family law team resonate with you then we would love to hear from you at your earliest. We can arrange a confidential meeting, coffee catch up, or lunch appointment. We are looking forward to adding new additions to our team soon.
Please send your confidential application to our Practice Manager Jennifer Spink at careers@pflaw.com.au.
Please send your confidential application to our Practice Manager Jennifer Spink at careers@pflaw.com.au
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Our Values
Our People
We have big firm skills, coupled with the empathy and interpersonal skills to offer personalised care to each person we have the privilege to advise, care for and guide through a relationship breakdown – in keeping with their goals not ours.
Optimism and Kindness
We embrace optimism. Life can be hard, practice can be hard –negativity makes it much harder. Each member of our team is optimistic, we love what we do and who we do it with. A third of our lives are spent together– we want to enjoy it.
High Standards and Pursuit of Excellence
We expect excellence from ourselves in practice and demand it from others. Each affidavit is drafted with bespoke artisan care. Each application prepared with exhaustive attention to legislation and the newest cases in family law, tax and estate planning. We have a low tolerance for ‘average’.
Ownership & Drive
We believe trust is earned. To earn it from our clients and partners requires that we first earn it from one another. We do what we say and don’t require others to remind us of our commitments. We are accountable to one another and our clients.
Balance
The best people hold a diversity of interest, a broad perspective informed by life and professional experience. We value an even mood, a healthy lifestyle and a schedule that allows for all of the above. We pursue excellence in our professional life and personal lives – we promote, fund and embrace wellness in nutrition, emotional wellbeing, and physical health.
Common Sense & Self Regulation
It is not something that is taught at university, but something that is learned in life. We are paid to think and to respond, not to react. We self-regulate, pay attention to detail and execute every task with conscious, considered thought.
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Expressions of Interest
If you wish to express your interest in joining our team, contact our Practice Manager, Jennifer Spink via email at careers@pflaw.com.au.
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Award Winning Lawyers
Phillips Family Law is proud to be recognised as a Leading Queensland and Australian Law Firm by the industry and our peers.
The depth of our team is demonstrated by our listing as First Tier Queensland Family Law Firm, and as a Leading Australian Family Law Firm each year since 2015.
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