Clare Jobson is a Consultant Solicitor who combines her legal expertise with a compassionate approach to support families in navigating complex legal matters. With specialised training as an Independent Children’s Lawyer and Parenting Coordinator, Clare is well-equipped to handle sensitive family matters with professionalism and empathy. Her unique background in nursing, spanning over 24 years, provides her with a deep understanding of the emotional and practical aspects of legal challenges faced by families. Clare has accumulated extensive experience across diverse roles in government, private practice, and community legal centres in the Northern Territory, New South Wales, South Australia, and Queensland. She is adept in both collaborative law and parenting coordination, which enables her to achieve respectful and practical outcomes for her clients. Clare's academic credentials include a dual degree in Laws and Information Technology from Charles Darwin University and further legal qualifications from the Australian National University and the College of Law Australia. Her career highlights include serving as Principal Solicitor at CJ Legal, Consultant Solicitor at Balance Family Law, and roles with well-regarded organisations like Kalpaxis Legal and Women's Legal Service NSW. Clare's people-focused approach is complemented by her strong communication skills and commitment to making family law accessible and effective for all clients.
Collaborative Lawyer and Parenting Coordinator
resolutionSA
Apr 2022 - Present • 4 years 7 months
Consultant Solicitor
Kalpaxis Legal
Jan 2022 - Jul 2022 • 6 months
Consultant Solicitor
Balance Family Law
Jun 2020 - Present • 6 years 5 months
Solicitor
Bayside Community Legal Service (BCLS)
Jan 2019 - Jun 2020 • 1 year 5 months
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Principal Solicitor and Parenting Coordinator
CJ Legal
Jun 2015 - Present • 11 years 5 months
Solicitor
Gilbert & Partners Solicitors
Nov 2014 - Feb 2015 • 3 months
Solicitor
The Family Law Project - Specialist Family Lawyers
Jul 2013 - Nov 2014 • 1 year 4 months
Wills Officer
Public Trustee
Dec 2012 - Jun 2014 • 1 year 6 months
Principal Solicitor (Locum)
Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC)
May 2012 - Sep 2012 • 4 months
Solicitor (Locum)
Women's Legal Service NSW
Jul 2011 - Nov 2012 • 1 year 4 months
Solicitor (Locum)
Macquarie Legal Centre
May 2011 - Jun 2011 • 1 month
Volunteer Solicitor
Volunteer Solicitor
Oct 2010 - May 2012 • 1 year 7 months
Solicitor
Marrickville Legal Centre
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 • 1 year 4 months
Solicitor
De Silva Hebron
Jul 2009 - Dec 2009 • 5 months
Solicitor
Northern Territory Government
Apr 2008 - Jun 2009 • 1 year 2 months
Parenting Coordinator training
Parenting Coordination Australia
2021 - 2021
National Training Program for Independent Children's Lawyers
The Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia and National Legal Aid
2015
Graduate Diploma in Commercial Litigation
The College of Law Australia
2010 - 2014
Graduate Diploma in Family Law
The College of Law Australia
2010 - 2014
Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies
The Australian National University
2007 - 2008
Bachelor of Laws and Information Technology (LLBIT)
Charles Darwin University
2002 - 2008
Last checked: 14 May 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
