Natalia Hutchison
Hi, I’m Natalia.
I’m a Graduate Solicitor at Best Wilson Buckley Family Law.
I've been working in family law and with BWB since 2022. As a graduate family lawyer, my role is to provide high-level support to our lawyers and be a second point of contact and support for our clients. I assist clients with queries regarding processes and ensure they are well-informed about the next steps as their matter progresses, and work with lawyers to draft letters and documents. It’s crucial for me to have an in-depth understanding of each client’s matter and unique set of circumstances so that I can do whatever I can to assist our lawyers to reach the best possible outcome for any client. By working alongside our lawyers in such a close capacity, it also means that work can be done and charged for at a lower hourly rate, ultimately reducing your legal costs wherever possible.
Although I’m physically based in the North Lakes office, the collaborative approach at BWB means I work with lawyers and clients across the entire firm. This exposure to clients in various communities and settings is only deepening my understanding of the law and how to apply it in various circumstances.
Why family law?
Like a surprisingly large number of my colleagues, I didn’t originally see myself working in family law when I started my law degree. However, after an opportunity in 2019 to be a Youth Member in the Queensland Youth Parliament’s Child Safety, Youth, and Women Committee presented itself, I knew I wanted to work in an industry that allowed me to make a positive difference. This experience came around at a really foundational time in my life, and it was eye-opening to witness the struggles that individuals face when going through separation and domestic and family violence in particular. So, after working in corporate litigation for almost four years and as I was nearing the end of my law degree, I decided to make a change and work in a field where I could see the tangible, encouraging impact my work was having on those who needed support the most. Looking back, I can say with certainty that I absolutely made the right decision.
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