Family Lawyer
7 hours ago
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
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