Clare Jobson

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.