Family Law job opportunities

If you have a sincere interest in family law, are considering either commencing or continuing your legal career in a boutique family law firm, and would like to work with us, then we would prefer you contact us directly at Watts McCray to discuss possible employment opportunities.

Solicitors and all administrative / support personnel are invited to contact our HR Consultant for a private and confidential discussion regarding employment opportunities on (02) 9283 5877 or by email hr@wattsmccray.com.au

Current Family Law job openings

Partner – Watts McCray Canberra.

Solicitors with 3-5 years Family Law experience.

Working with Watts McCray

Due to our continuing development, opportunities frequently arise to join our specialised Family Law practice (in Sydney) and to work with leaders in the family law arena. For over 25 years, Watts McCray has provided excellent service and commitment to clients by providing professional advice in a caring and supportive way.

Your own solid technical knowledge and experience will complement our highly regarded team of solicitors who work on a variety of complex court matters and involve themselves in alternative dispute resolution. Prior experience in collaborative law and other forms of dispute resolution would be advantageous.

If you are passionate about family law and have a proven record in providing a caring and supportive approach to your clients then this may be the opportunity that you have been seeking.

Watts McCray is an Employer of Choice

Currently Watts McCray offers its staff the following benefits over and above their individual remuneration packages:

Working with the largest number of family law specialists in Australia;

Solicitor weekly workshops in which all professional staff members can table any difficulties they are experiencing with their matters in a supportive environment with access to the senior solicitors and partners of the office;

Team structures that are in place for both professional and support staff members allow for increased workflow within the office;

Development programs involving one on one meetings with senior team members for coaching and mentoring;

Structured and defined career path identification;

Access to partners and management both informally and through formal structures;

Access to Professor Patrick Parkinson’s insights, papers and presentations;

Yearly “celebration” conference with all team members going away together;

Recognition awards: length of service, accreditation & promotions;

Paid parental leave in addition to the Federal Government’s paid parental leave scheme. The amount of paid parental leave offered by Watts McCray is conditional upon the individual staff member’s length of service with the firm;

Opportunity to undertake community service via pro bono programs;

Access and use of latest technology and management systems;

Solicitor CLE costs are covered by the firm;

Watts McCray will meet membership fees of the Law Society of NSW, including those for Specialist Accreditation. The firm will also cover the costs associated with membership of The Family Law Section of the Law Council;

The firm rewards staff members with extra leave when certain milestones in their tenure with the firm are reached;

Flexible working arrangements that meet team member, client and firm needs can be negotiated; &

Participation in the employee referral program, where any staff member who refers a new employee can receive a special monetary or other gift after their probationary period.

Applications should be forwarded to hr@wattsmccray.com.au.