About the role

Our award-winning firm is seeking a passionate and experienced full-time Senior Associate to join our Family Law team at our beachside Cronulla office.

This role offers excellent exposure to complex, high-quality family law matters, with autonomy over your own caseload. From the initial client meeting through to resolution and court appearances, you will manage your matters with the support of our experienced legal support staff, graduates and junior solicitors.

You’ll receive ongoing mentorship and support from our experienced team, including our Managing Partner and Head of Family Law, an Accredited Specialist in Family Law.

As a Senior Associate, you will also play an important role in guiding and developing our junior lawyers within a genuinely collaborative team environment. You’ll take ownership of a distinct practice stream, helping to allocate work, oversee team capacity and act as an approachable first point of contact for junior members of the team.

You’ll autonomously manage a caseload of more complex family law matters, including regular court appearances on your own files, while drawing on the support of our intermediate and junior team members to help manage your workload.

Key responsibilities

Running your own files across the full range of family law matters, including:

• Parenting arrangements
• Property settlements
• Divorce matters
• Child support
• Asset protection
• Binding financial agreements
• Mediations and court appearances

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Relevant experience providing high-quality family law advice at a senior level – Accredited Specialists are welcome to apply
• Experience mentoring, supervising or reviewing the work of junior solicitors
• Initiative and enthusiasm
• A confident and professional manner
• The ability to work effectively to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• A positive, collaborative attitude

Why Southern Waters Legal?

We’re a supportive, team-focused firm that genuinely invests in our people professionally, financially and personally.

Career growth & recognition

• We cover the cost of your professional registration, including your annual practising certificate and CLE requirement
• Nomination for local and national industry awards, with support for solicitors pursuing further specialisation or accreditation
• Business development support to help you build your own network and professional profile
• A generous bonus scheme for high performers, rewarding goal-oriented solicitors who reach individual targets set by the business
• A genuine pathway to further leadership and partnership-track opportunities for high performers

Team & culture

• Support from a team of experienced legal secretaries and a growing team of talented graduates and paralegals. We foster a genuinely collaborative culture, where senior solicitors play an active role in supporting and developing our junior team members.
• Directly oversee and support an assigned junior solicitor, including regular check-ins on their workload and professional development.
• An annual team planning day, monthly team meetings and solicitor-only sessions to stay connected and collaborate as a team and up to date on current legislative developments in family law.
• Regular social events and peer-nominated team recognition.
• A community-focused firm with regular involvement in local events and fundraising initiatives.
• A business-wide shutdown over the Christmas/New Year period, giving the whole team the opportunity to switch off together.
• Flexible working arrangements are negotiable. As a family-run firm, we understand what flexibility means in practice, particularly for those with caregiving responsibilities.
• Senior Associates may be eligible for one work-from-home day per week following successful completion of their probationary period.

Wellbeing

• A beachside office location with an onsite gym, pool and sauna
• Wellness initiatives, including weekly team walks and our annual Shredtember PT sessions
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, providing three free counselling sessions per year
• A bonus day off if your birthday falls on a workday
• Onsite parking and convenient public transport options nearby
• Office hours of 8.30 am–5.00 pm, with a one-hour lunch break

Our values

Our culture is built around the values we live and work by every day:

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Empathy
• Can-Do Attitude
• Communication & Teamwork

Ready to take the next step?

We’re always looking for talented, passionate people to join Southern Waters Legal. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can continue to grow your career, take on meaningful responsibility and make a real difference for our clients.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Email your CV and cover letter to careers@southernwaters.com.au, or fill out the form below.

Please note that we may contact you to discuss your application further. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.

About the role

Our award-winning firm is seeking a passionate and experienced Solicitor at Associate or Senior Associate level to join our Wills, Estates & Commercial Law team at our beachside Cronulla office.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of high-quality estate planning, succession and commercial matters, combining strong technical expertise with a practical, client-focused approach. You will manage your own matters and work directly with clients, with the level of autonomy, file ownership and responsibility tailored to your experience and seniority.

You will work alongside experienced senior practitioners and Accredited Specialists in Wills and Estates, with the support of our legal secretaries, graduates and junior team members. For a Senior Associate, the role also offers opportunities to take on greater leadership responsibility, support the development of junior team members and continue building your own professional profile and practice.

Key responsibilities

Running your own files across a range of matters, including:

• Asset protection
• Wills and complex estate planning, including testamentary trusts
• Incapacity planning
• Succession planning for companies and trusts
• Probate and estate administration
• Estate litigation and disputes
• Superannuation
• Business structuring advice and commercial contracts

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• 3+ years’ relevant experience in estate planning or related areas, with the level of appointment reflecting your experience and capabilities.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to provide clear, practical and client-focused legal advice
• Demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm and strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to manage your own matters and work effectively to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• A positive and adaptable approach
• Alignment with our firm values

Why Southern Waters Legal?

We’re a supportive, team-focused firm that genuinely invests in our people professionally, financially and personally.

Career growth & recognition

• We cover the cost of your professional registration, including your annual practising certificate and CLE requirements.
• Nomination for local and national industry awards, with support for solicitors pursuing further specialisation or accreditation.
• Business development support to help you build your own network and professional profile.
• A generous bonus scheme for high performers, rewarding goal-oriented solicitors who reach individual targets set by the business.
• Opportunities to take on greater responsibility and progress your career as your experience, autonomy and client relationships grow.

Team & culture

• Support from a team of experienced legal secretaries and a growing team of talented graduates and paralegals. We foster a genuinely collaborative culture, where senior solicitors play an active role in supporting and developing our junior team members.
• An annual team planning day, monthly team meetings and solicitor-only sessions to collaborate and stay connected as a team and up to date on current legislative developments in your practice areas.
• Regular social events and peer-nominated team recognition.
• A community-focused firm with regular involvement in local events and fundraising initiatives.
• A business-wide shutdown over the Christmas/New Year period, giving the whole team the opportunity to switch off together.
• Flexible working arrangements are negotiable. As a family-run firm, we understand what flexibility means in practice, particularly for those with caregiving responsibilities.
• Senior Associates may be eligible for one work-from-home day per week following successful completion of their probationary period.

Wellbeing

• A beachside office location with an onsite gym, pool and sauna.
• Wellness initiatives, including weekly team walks and our annual Shredtember PT sessions.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, providing three free counselling sessions per year.
• A bonus day off if your birthday falls on a workday.
• Onsite parking and convenient public transport options nearby.
• Office hours of 8.30 am–5.00 pm, with a one-hour lunch break.

Our values

Our culture is built around the values we live and work by every day:

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Empathy
• Can-Do Attitude
• Communication & Teamwork

Ready to take the next step?

We’re always looking for talented, passionate people to join Southern Waters Legal. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can continue to grow your career, take on meaningful responsibility and make a real difference for our clients.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Email your CV and cover letter to careers@southernwaters.com.au, or fill out the form below.

Please note that we may contact you to discuss your application further. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.

About the role

Our award-winning firm is seeking a passionate and experienced full-time Intermediate Solicitor to join our Family Law team at our beachside Cronulla office.

This role offers excellent exposure to complex, high-quality family law matters, with growing autonomy as your experience develops. You will be confident running your own matters from the initial client meeting through to resolution and court appearances, while receiving oversight and strategic guidance from our Senior Associates and our Head of Family Law, an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, on more complex or higher-risk matters.

You’ll manage your workflow with the support of our experienced legal support staff, graduates and junior team members, within a genuinely collaborative environment. As your experience and confidence grow, you’ll also have opportunities to support and guide junior lawyers and graduates and take on greater responsibility within the team.

Key responsibilities

Running your own files across the full range of family law matters, including:

• Parenting arrangements
• Property settlements
• Divorce matters
• Child support
• Asset protection
• Binding financial agreements
• Mediations and court appearances

About you

• We’re looking for someone who brings:
• Relevant experience providing high-quality family law advice, with a demonstrated ability to manage your own files
• Experience supporting, mentoring or reviewing the work of junior team members is desirable
• Initiative and enthusiasm
• A confident and professional manner
• The ability to work effectively to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• A positive, collaborative attitude

Why Southern Waters Legal?

We’re a supportive, team-focused firm that genuinely invests in our people professionally, financially and personally.

Career growth & recognition

• We cover the cost of your professional registration, including your annual practising certificate and CLE requirements.
• Nomination for local and national industry awards, with support for solicitors pursuing further specialisation or accreditation.
• Business development support to help you build your own network and professional profile.
• A generous bonus scheme for high performers, rewarding goal-oriented solicitors who reach individual targets set by the business.
• A clear pathway to progress towards Senior Associate as your experience, autonomy and client relationships grow.

Team & culture

• Support from a team of experienced legal secretaries and a growing team of talented graduates and paralegals. We foster a genuinely collaborative culture, with experienced solicitors playing an active role in supporting and developing our junior team members.
• Opportunities to support and guide junior solicitors and graduates as your own experience and confidence grow.
• An annual team planning day, monthly team meetings and solicitor-only sessions to stay connected as a team and up to date on current legislative developments in family law.
• Regular social events and peer-nominated team recognition.
• A community-focused firm with regular involvement in local events and fundraising initiatives.
• A business-wide shutdown over the Christmas/New Year period, giving the whole team the opportunity to switch off together.
• Flexible working arrangements are negotiable. As a family-run firm, we understand what flexibility means in practice, particularly for those with caregiving responsibilities.

Wellbeing

• A beachside office location with an on-site gym, pool and sauna.
• Wellness initiatives, including weekly team walks and our annual Shredtember PT sessions.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, providing three free counselling sessions per year.
• A bonus day off if your birthday falls on a workday.
• Onsite parking and convenient public transport options nearby.
• Office hours of 8.30 am–5.00 pm, with a one-hour lunch break.

Our values

Our successful culture is built around the values we live and work by every day:

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Empathy
• Can-Do Attitude
• Communication & Teamwork

Ready to take the next step?

We’re always looking for talented, passionate people to join Southern Waters Legal. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can continue to grow your career, build your experience and make a real difference for our clients.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Email your CV and cover letter to careers@southernwaters.com.au, or fill out the form below.

Please note that we may contact you to discuss your application further. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.

About the role

Our award-winning firm is seeking an energetic and proactive Legal Secretary to provide support to our busy Family Law and/or Estate Planning team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated legal support professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and providing high-quality support to both solicitors and clients.

You’ll work closely with our legal team across a varied range of matters, providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support while managing competing priorities and deadlines. The successful candidate will be proactive, organised and confident working both autonomously and as part of a team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to our Family Law and/or Estate Planning team
• Draft, review and prepare correspondence and legal documents
• Prepare Court documents, where relevant
• Liaise with clients, Courts, solicitors and barristers
• Manage diaries, appointments and deadlines
• Audio/dictaphone typing and document preparation
• Assist with file management
• Assist with billing and accounts
• Provide general administrative support as required

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Relevant experience providing high-quality legal support in Family Law and/or Estate Planning
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines
• Initiative and enthusiasm
• A confident and professional manner
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• A positive and proactive attitude

Why Southern Waters Legal?

We’re a supportive, team-focused firm that genuinely invests in our people professionally and personally.

Team & culture

• A supportive, team-focused and value-driven culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• Regular social events and peer-nominated team recognition.
• A community-focused firm with regular involvement in local events and fundraising initiatives.
• A business-wide shutdown over the Christmas/New Year period, giving the whole team the opportunity to switch off together.
• Flexible working arrangements are negotiable. As a family-run firm, we understand what flexibility means in practice, particularly for those with caregiving responsibilities.
• Modern office spaces supported by leading technology and IT support.

Wellbeing

• A bonus day off if your birthday falls on a workday.
• Wellness initiatives, including team activities throughout the year.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Convenient public transport and parking options.

Our values

Our culture is built around the values we live and work by every day:

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Empathy
• Can-Do Attitude
• Communication & Teamwork

Ready to take the next step?

We’re always looking for talented, passionate people to join Southern Waters Legal. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can develop your skills, grow your career and make a meaningful contribution to our clients and team.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Email your CV and cover letter to careers@southernwaters.com.au, or fill out the form below.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

About the role

Our award-winning firm is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Legal Secretary to join our busy Family Law team at our beachside Cronulla office.

This role is suited to an experienced legal support professional who is highly organised, takes initiative and is confident providing high-level support to senior solicitors across a busy family law practice.

You will work closely with our Family Law team, managing competing priorities, deadlines and day-to-day file requirements while providing a high standard of support to both our solicitors and clients. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your workflow while being part of a genuinely collaborative and supportive team environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to our Family Law team
• Draft, review and prepare correspondence and legal documents
• Prepare and file Court documents
• Liaise with clients, Courts, solicitors and barristers
• Manage diaries, appointments and deadlines
• Undertake audio/dictaphone typing and document management
• Assist with file management, billing and accounts
• Provide general administrative support as required

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience supporting senior solicitors in Family Law
• Strong communication, organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines
• A professional, proactive and client-focused approach
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• A positive attitude and commitment to providing high-quality support

Why Southern Waters Legal?

We’re a supportive, team-focused firm that genuinely invests in our people professionally and personally.

Team & culture

• Work alongside an experienced Family Law team within a genuinely collaborative and supportive environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• Regular social events and peer-nominated team recognition.
• A community-focused firm with regular involvement in local events and fundraising initiatives.
• A business-wide shutdown over the Christmas/New Year period, giving the whole team the opportunity to switch off together.
• Flexible working arrangements are negotiable. As a family-run firm, we understand what flexibility means in practice, particularly for those with caregiving responsibilities.
• A modern office environment supported by leading technology and IT support.

Wellbeing

• A beachside office location with an on-site gym, pool and sauna.
• Wellness initiatives, including weekly team beachside walks and our annual Shredtember PT sessions.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• A bonus day off if your birthday falls on a workday.
• Onsite parking and convenient public transport options nearby.
• Office hours of 8.30 am–5.00 pm, with a one-hour lunch break.

Our values

Our culture is built around the values we live and work by every day:

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Empathy
• Can-Do Attitude
• Communication & Teamwork

Ready to take the next step?

We’re always looking for talented, passionate people to join Southern Waters Legal. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can develop your skills, grow your career and make a meaningful contribution to our clients and team.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Email your CV and cover letter to careers@southernwaters.com.au, or fill out the form below.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

About the role

Our award-winning firm is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Legal Secretary to join our Wills & Estates team at our beachside Cronulla office.

This role is suited to an experienced legal support professional with a strong background in estate planning and estate administration who enjoys working in a client-focused and collaborative environment.

You will work closely with our Wills & Estates team across a varied range of matters, providing high-level secretarial and administrative support while managing competing priorities, deadlines and client requirements. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your workflow while being part of a genuinely collaborative and supportive team environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to our Wills & Estates team
• Draft, review and prepare correspondence and legal documents
• Assist with estate planning documentation, probate and estate administration matters
• Liaise with clients, Courts, solicitors and barristers
• Manage diaries, appointments, deadlines and client communications
• Undertake audio/dictaphone typing and document management
• Assist with file management, billing and accounts
• Provide general administrative support as required

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience supporting solicitors in Wills & Estates and/or Estate Planning
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and document accuracy
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines
• A professional, efficient and client-focused approach
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• A positive attitude and commitment to providing high-quality support

Why Southern Waters Legal?

We’re a supportive, team-focused firm that genuinely invests in our people professionally and personally.

Team & culture

• Work alongside an experienced Wills & Estates team within a genuinely collaborative and supportive environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• Regular social events and peer-nominated team recognition.
• A community-focused firm with regular involvement in local events and fundraising initiatives.
• A business-wide shutdown over the Christmas/New Year period, giving the whole team the opportunity to switch off together.
• Flexible working arrangements are negotiable. As a family-run firm, we understand what flexibility means in practice, particularly for those with caregiving responsibilities.
• A modern office environment supported by leading technology and IT support.

Wellbeing

• A beachside office location with an onsite gym, pool and sauna.
• Wellness initiatives, including weekly team beachside walks and our annual Shredtember PT sessions.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• A bonus day off if your birthday falls on a workday.
• Onsite parking and convenient public transport options nearby.
• Office hours of 8.30 am–5.00 pm, with a one-hour lunch break.

Our values

Our culture is built around the values we live and work by every day:

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Empathy
• Can-Do Attitude
• Communication & Teamwork

Ready to take the next step?

We’re always looking for talented, passionate people to join Southern Waters Legal. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can develop your skills, grow your career and make a meaningful contribution to our clients and team.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Email your CV and cover letter to careers@southernwaters.com.au, or fill out the form below.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.