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Jessica Carney brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role as a Consultant. A graduate of Murdoch University, she completed her Bachelor of Laws with Honours in 2011 and was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2013. Jessica's journey in the legal arena commenced in 2008 within the Perth family law sector, where she gained valuable insights and experience even as a student. Her post-graduate career was further distinguished by her tenure as the Associate to two eminent justices at the Family Court of Western Australia, the late Honourable Justice Carolyn Martin and the Honourable Justice Brian Jordan. These roles provided her with an in-depth understanding of family law procedures and judicial perspectives. Jessica practises comprehensively across all areas of family law, though she harbours a particular interest in child-related matters and family dispute resolution. Her commitment to the practice is enhanced by her collaborative training, which she sees as an integral approach to resolving family disputes. Jessica is keen to contribute to the growth of collaborative family dispute resolution methods in Perth, reflecting her proactive stance on innovative legal solutions within the family law spectrum.

Consultant
Hickman Family Lawyers Perth
May 2024 - Present • 2 years 6 months

Senior Associate
Hickman Family Lawyers Perth
Sep 2020 - May 2024 • 3 years 8 months

Senior Associate
Carr & Co Divorce and Family Lawyers
Feb 2018 - Sep 2020 • 2 years 7 months

Associate
Carr & Co Divorce and Family Lawyers
Feb 2016 - Feb 2018 • 2 years
Lawyer
Carr & Co Divorce and Family Lawyers
Sep 2014 - Feb 2016 • 1 year 5 months
Lawyer
Lane Buck and Higgins
Feb 2013 - Sep 2014 • 1 year 7 months
Judge's Associate
The Family Court of Western Australia
Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 • 1 year

Graduate Clerk
Carr & Co Divorce and Family Lawyers
Oct 2011 - Jan 2012 • 3 months

Law Clerk/Paralegal
Carr & Co Divorce and Family Lawyers
May 2008 - Oct 2011 • 3 years 5 months

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons), Law
Murdoch University
2007 - 2010
Last checked: 9 Mar 2025 • Checked with Legal Practice Board of Western Australia