Jessica Botfield

Graduate Family Law

Jessica holds a Bachelor of Media and Communications with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours Class 1) from Macquarie University. During her time at university, Jessica gained invaluable knowledge of the law and developed a particular interest in dispute resolution, having studied advanced negotiation and mediation at the London School of Economics and Political Science. In 2023, Jessica received a High Distinction on her research thesis which considered the protection of children from harm in Australia’s Family Law System. In 2023 Jessica was also awarded the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in Law.


Having worked closely with senior team members, Jessica has been involved in a broad range of family law matters, including parenting arrangements, property matters, child support, spousal maintenance, and divorce. She displays a passion in the area of family law and is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for her clients. The team have always valued her compassion and responsiveness to client’s needs.

jess@thenortonlawgroup.com.au