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Jessica Benson is an Associate Solicitor at Berryman Partners, having joined the team in 2020. With a background in psychology, Jessica brings a unique perspective to her legal practice, enabling her to support clients through some of the most challenging periods in their lives. Her work primarily focuses on family law and deceased estates, where she adopts a holistic approach to address the complex issues these areas often present. Jessica is committed to handling each matter with compassion and diligence, recognising that family and estate law involve deeply personal and emotional circumstances. She aims to understand both the legal and emotional factors at play, striving to find solutions that resolve immediate concerns while promoting sustainable outcomes for all parties. Wherever possible, Jessica seeks to achieve amicable resolutions through negotiation and mediation. However, she is also ready to provide robust representation in litigation when necessary, ensuring her clients’ interests are effectively advanced.
Senior Associate
Berryman Partners Lawyers
Apr 2025 - Present • 1 year 7 months
Associate
Berryman Partners Lawyers
Oct 2021 - Present • 5 years 1 month
Solicitor
Berryman Partners Lawyers
Jul 2020 - Present • 6 years 4 months
Solicitor
Newcastle Legal
Aug 2018 - Aug 2020 • 2 years
Solicitor (Casual)
John Anthony Solicitors
Jul 2018 - Sep 2018 • 2 months
Paralegal (Casual)
John Anthony Solicitors
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 • 2 months
PLT Clerk
Go To Court Lawyers
Jan 2018 - Sep 2018 • 8 months
Family Law Intern
Western Sydney Community Legal Centre
Jan 2017 - Feb 2017 • 1 month
Family Law Intern
Parramatta Family Relationships Centre
Jul 2014 - Oct 2014 • 3 months
Children's Book Specialist
Book Review
Apr 2014 - Dec 2016 • 2 years 8 months
Head Academic Tutor
Robert Menzies College
Oct 2013 - Sep 2014 • 11 months
Sales Assistant
Plumage - Style HQ
Mar 2013 - Jun 2014 • 1 year 3 months
Law Tutor
Robert Menzies College
Feb 2013 - Sep 2014 • 1 year 7 months
Professional Note-taker
Macquarie University
Feb 2013 - Nov 2014 • 1 year 9 months
Pharmacy Assistant
Berry & French Pharmacy
Jan 2010 - Feb 2012 • 2 years 1 month
Shop Assistant
Ryan's Newsagency
Sep 2009 - Feb 2010 • 5 months
Junior Clerical Assistant
Brook Medical Centre
Jan 2009 - Oct 2009 • 9 months
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice; Certificate of Legal Business Skills
The College of Law Australia
2017 - 2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with the degree of Bachelor of Laws with honours
Macquarie University
2011 - 2017
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW
