Family Lawyer

2 days ago

City of Melbourne, Australia ClearCompany Full time

About the role

A significant career opportunity for an experienced Family Lawyer (4+ years PAE) to join a highly respected and progressive family law team in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs. This well-resourced and growing practice offers high-quality work, great mentoring from an LIV Accredited Family Law Specialist, and real career progression in a close-knit and supportive team environment.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy hands-on mentoring from senior practitioners, and clear progression pathways. Part-time and flexible working options may also be considered for the right candidate.

Duties

In this role, you will:

- Advise on complex family law matters including parenting, property, child support, and financial agreements

- Oversee a diverse caseload involving divorce, de facto and same-sex relationships, spousal maintenance, children’s issues incl. Hague convention

- Advise private clients on taxation and estate planning as it relates to family law

- Engage in settlement negotiations, mediations, and litigation as required

- Draft high-quality legal documentation and provide strategic advice to clients

- Foster strong, trust-based relationships with clients and key external stakeholders

Skills & experience

The ideal candidate will have:

- Minimum 4+ years’ PAE in family law

- Experience handling a wide range of matters independently, including property and parenting disputes

- Strong technical, drafting, and client advisory skills

- Excellent communication, time management, and organisational abilities

- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work both autonomously and within a team

- A proactive, professional, and client-focused approach

About our client

Our client is a leading suburban law firm with a strong reputation in family law, built on consistent results and high standards of client service.

Join a highly respected & progressive family law team Here you will receive great mentoring and quality training with solid career development pathways. Our client has an excellent culture, is well resourced, which is a testament to their ongoing success

How to apply

To express your interest, simply click on the Apply button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:

Sharon Henderson l Partner
Legal People
M: 0418 361 199
E: sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 3952263r

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Associate Family Lawyer

    1 day ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia C&S LAW - FAMILY LAWYERS Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Company DescriptionAt C & S Law, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services with a focus on family law matters. Our firm is built on the principles of integrity, empathy, and professionalism. We understand the complexities of family law and are committed to guiding our clients through challenging times with care and expertise. Our approach...

  • Head of Family Law

    1 week ago

    City of Brisbane, Australia ClearCompany Full time

    Senior Family Lawyer | Head of Family Law Join a national law firm as a Senior Family Lawyer with a clear pathway to Partner. On offer: - Competitive salary package: $200K – $250K+ depending on experience (10+ PAE in Family Law) - Clear and structured pathway to Partnership - Lead a team with autonomy and flexibility in how you grow the practice -...

  • Family Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Unified Lawyers Full time $150,000 - $200,000 per year

    Join Australia's Leading Family Law Firm – Unified LawyersAre you an exceptional Family Lawyer ready to elevate your career?This exciting opportunity arises due to our continuous and substantial growth, not to replace an existing lawyer.Unified Lawyers isn't just another law firm—we are the benchmark in Australian family law. Consistently recognised as...

  • Family Lawyer

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Fairbank Lawyers Full time

    OverviewFamily Lawyer (0 - 2 years PAE) - Melbourne CBD – Fairbank Lawyers is looking for a talented Family Lawyer to join our specialist Family Law practice in Melbourne's CBD. This is an on-site role. Admitted Australian Lawyer with demonstrated legal experience in Family Law or relevant practical experience in a Family Law setting. Part-time options...

  • Family Lawyer

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Fairbank Lawyers Full time

    OverviewFamily Lawyer (0 - 2 years PAE) - Melbourne CBD – Fairbank Lawyers is looking for a talented Family Lawyer to join our specialist Family Law practice in Melbourne's CBD. This is an on-site role. Admitted Australian Lawyer with demonstrated legal experience in Family Law or relevant practical experience in a Family Law setting. Part-time options...

  • Family Lawyer

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia PCL Lawyers Full time

    Our Firm and Culture PCL Lawyers are a national law firm with a diverse range of practice areas, encompassing; Business, Building & Construction, Commercial, Litigation, Property, and Family Law.The seasoned team of legal experts at PCL boasts extensive experience in advising both business owners and individuals.PCL are committed to delivering commercially...

  • Family Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia PCL Lawyers Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Our Firm and CulturePCL Lawyers are a national law firm with a diverse range of practice areas, encompassing; Business, Building & Construction, Commercial, Litigation, Property, and Family Law. The seasoned team of legal experts at PCL boasts extensive experience in advising both business owners and individuals. PCL are committed to delivering commercially...

  • Family Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Fairbank Lawyers Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Job DescriptionFairbank Lawyers is looking for a talented Family Lawyer to join our specialist Family Law practice in Melbourne's CBD. This is an on-site role.This opportunity is ideal for an admitted Australian Lawyer who has demonstrated legal experience in the area of Family Law or can point to a history of practical experience (non-legal, i.e. paralegal...

  • Family Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per year

    About our client...Our client is a well known CBD specialist law firm, practising exclusively in Family law. The firm is renowned for their down to earth workplace culture, offering outstanding professional/career support and have all the resources you would expect to find at a leading law firm. Offering a relaxed yet professional, sociable and close...

  • family lawyer

    24 hours ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hope Earle Lawyers Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Associate / Senior Associate – Family Law (Melbourne)Join one of Australia's most dynamic and internationally recognised family law teamsHope Earle Lawyers is a highly sought-after national firm with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and the Gold Coast — and an expanding global footprint. Our award-winning Family Law team is known for delivering robust,...