Family Lawyer

20 hours ago

Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

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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