Senior Associate Lawyer

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Nicholas James Lawyers Full time
Join our Team as a Senior Associate Lawyer in Wills & Estates / Family Law Nicholas James Lawyers is a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm with a strong community focus and offices in Moonee Ponds and Sunbury.

We work across a wide range of areas including family law, property law, commercial law, wills and estates, and civil litigation.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Associate Lawyer in Wills & Estates and Family Law to join our team in an ongoing, full-time position.

This is a leadership opportunity for someone to manage their own caseload, mentor junior lawyers, and make a significant impact on our clients' lives.

About the Role This role is perfect for a Senior Associate with a minimum of 5+ years of post-admission experience.

You will be responsible for a varied caseload, including complex Part IV family provision claims and other contested estate matters.

You will guide clients through challenging times, from the initial consultation to the final resolution, while providing strategic, clear, and people-focused legal advice.

Key responsibilities include: Independently managing your own files from start to finish.

Drafting, negotiating, and representing clients in mediations and court.

Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers and trainees.

Ensuring meticulous record-keeping and upholding all professional standards.

Contributing to the firm's growth through networking and business development.

About You The ideal candidate will have: A minimum of 5 years of post-admission experience in Wills & Estates and Family Law.

Proven experience in Part IV claims and contested estate matters.

Strong advocacy, negotiation, and drafting skills.

The ability to manage a busy caseload independently.

A current Victorian practising certificate.

A client-focused approach with outstanding communication skills.

What we offer Live Local, Think Big Nicholas James Lawyers was established in Essendon in 2014 with a vision to become a trusted, leading law firm in our community.

As our reputation grew, we expanded to Sunbury and, most recently, moved into state-of-the-art offices in the heart of Moonee Ponds — a space that reflects our ongoing growth and commitment to exceptional service.

At Nicholas James Lawyers, we believe in supporting our team.

We offer: A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Based primarily at our state-of-the-art offices in Moonee Ponds Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing firm.

Exposure to diverse and meaningful matters across multiple practice areas.

The chance to lead and mentor the next generation of lawyers.

Ongoing professional development and training.

A positive, people-focused culture where your contributions are valued.

If you are a motivated and experienced lawyer looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

Join us and help shape the future of our firm.

Ready to apply? Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role to hr@njlawyers.com.auwww.njlawyers.com.au Application deadline: 15 September, 2025 We look forward to hearing from you

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