Our People
Meet the FGD team.
Our Firm could not run smoothly without the non-legal professionals holding us up. If you are interested in a career in Client Services, Finance, IT, Marketing or Human Resources, please reach out!
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A lot of our people start in PA or Paralegal roles at FGD while they are still at university or undertaking their PLT. These are part or full-time roles you can truly build a career from, not just coffee-making gigs.
We train our students like most firms train their graduates. By the time you are admitted, you won’t be “new” – you will be experienced, confident, and already ahead of the pack! We actively recruit students who want real experience, real responsibility, and a serious head start.
At FGD, we do things differently. We are a progressive, client-focused family law firm committed to supporting our clients through some of the most significant moments in their lives with genuine care.
For junior lawyers, that means getting into the work early and building your skills in a real, supported environment, not sitting on the sidelines.
You will have early client contact, real responsibility on meaningful matters, and close mentoring from experienced lawyers who genuinely invest in your development. From day one, you’ll also be exposed to negotiation, mediation, and resolution-focused practice, because that’s how strong family lawyers are made.
We also encourage you to start shaping your own practice early. Whether that’s developing a particular interest area or style of practice, we support you in building something that is yours within the broader Firm.
We offer experienced lawyers a genuinely different way to practise family law. We focus on quality work, trusted client relationships, and building sustainable, long-term careers, not hierarchy or burnout culture.
This means a place where you are trusted to practise in your own way, with real autonomy to run your matters and shape your practice. If you already have a practice you’ve built, we welcome that, and if you’re looking to grow or evolve it, we support that too.
At FGD, you will find a collaborative, grounded team, high-quality and consistent legal work, and leadership that values empathy, commerciality, and practicality in equal measure. Just as importantly, you’ll find genuine flexibility and respect for life outside of work, not just as a policy, but in how the Firm operates day to day.
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Meet the FGD team.
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While we have physical offices in Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and Coffs Harbour, we work seamlessly across jurisdictions and we welcome applications from anywhere in Australia. Remote working is no obstacle! We'll go above and beyond if we're the right fit.
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After being in the industry for 30 years, FGD prides itself on setting the standard in Family Law. We are in business to look after our clients, our people and families.
We are always on the lookout for talented people who produce excellent work, love what they do, and live our core values. Our culture is supportive, fun, and inclusive, and the work is meaningful from day one. Flexibility isn’t just a buzzword; we fully support life outside work and recognise that great people do their best work when they are trusted. Our focus is always on supporting your growth, wellbeing, and connection to the Firm, our clients, and the broader community.
We would love to talk to you if:
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects our clients and community.
At FGD, we believe great work happens when people feel supported, trusted, and valued. Our benefits are designed to reflect that, with flexibility, practical support, and recognition that matters. We offer:
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Anna is our resident People Person. With over a decade of experience in recruitment, HR, resourcing, and project management in both corporate and not-for-profit organisations, Anna believes that great work happens when teams are engaged, supported, and given room to grow. She is here to help our people feel looked-after, so they can give their very best to FGD and our clients.
Anna genuinely cares about people. Her strengths lie in strong communication and relationship building. She brings honesty and a collaborative spirit to everything she does.
Anna was born in the UK but grew up in Kenya; very different environments which have fostered a huge love of history, conservation, and other cultures. This really means that she jumps at the chance to travel whenever she can. When she isn’t researching travel itineraries, she is a highly supportive mum to an elite cheerleader, a wannabe actress, and a future soccer star. In whatever spare time she can grab, she loves sharing a good cheese platter with friends or hanging out with her schnoodle puppy, Cece.
Favourite book: The Power of One
Her holiday destination: Kenya – always. A combination of a safari and a beach break can’t be topped
Coffee order: Latte, with lactose free milk and one sugar
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Going to Court in a family law matter is a serious step. By the time a case reaches that point, negotiations have usually run their course and the parties are asking a Judge to decide the outcome for them. At that stage, strategy and advocacy become critically important.
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FGD is proud to welcome the list of below individuals to the Partnership. The title and responsibility change for these individuals reflects the leadership, dedication, and hard work they have consistently demonstrated over time. In line with FGDs commitment to doing things differently, we are pleased to highlight that this...
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On Thursday 14 November, FGD held our annual charity golf day in support of Fearless Women at the Federal Golf Club in Canberra. Whilst the weather apps predicted rain & thunderstorms, Canberra turned on the most specular sunny day for the event.
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We are excited to inform you that FGD has moved premises right across the road to Suite 2/29-33 Orlando St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450.
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We are very proud to have sponsored the 20th National Family Law Conference in Perth last week! A total of 15 solicitors from our offices in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Coffs Harbour attended the Conference, which was a great success. The conference is a gathering of judges, politicians, family lawyers...
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Today, 28 May, is LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day. This is an initiative run by the LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation which is a national advocacy group in this space. Since earlier this year I have been assisting their board of directors as the ACT Coordinator. FGD was proud to host a morning tea to reflect on this day and show our support to the cause.
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When FGD first started taking our staff to Bali in the late 90's we were a much smaller firm, around 15 people. Fast forward to Easter 2024 where 89 staff from across our 4 offices embarked on our biennial Bali conference to strengthen our professional relationships, exchange insights and rejuvenate our state of minds.
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FGD have had a very busy & loved filled week celebrating Valentine’s Day across our Canberra, Sydney & Melbourne offices! We know you are probably wondering, why on earth would we celebrate such a day being a Family Law Firm?! Well, we like to think outside the box not only...
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