Family Lawyer, Sunshine

12 hours ago

Sunshine North, Victoria, Australia Victoria Legal Aid Full time $1,092,871 - $1,218,968 per year
  • Full time ongoing position (part-time considered)
  • Salary range: $90,871 - $101,868 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
  • Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

About the roleVictoria Legal Aid (VLA) is seeking a dedicated family lawyer to join our vibrant Sunshine team. Our team includes 2 Senior Family Lawyers, 2 Junior Family Lawyers, a Deputy Managing Lawyer, and a supportive administrative team. You'll also be part of a wider network of 50 external professionals, providing you with valuable insights and support.

In this role, you will provide high quality legal services, including duty lawyer support, casework, and advice, while advocating for clients across various courts and tribunals. You'll also have the chance to engage with the community, contribute to legal education, and take part in important law reform projects.

This role is based at our Sunshine CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.

About Sunshine officeJoin our brand-new Western Suburbs Regional Office, which has been open for just a year and features state-of-the-art equipment. Located in the heart of Sunshine, our office is conveniently close to public transport, and a vibrant shopping centre with numerous dining options and coffee shops. Enjoy the added perk of fortnightly massages right in the office and be part of a fantastic team that values collaboration and well-being. This modern and dynamic environment is designed to support you both professionally and personally.

About youAs our ideal candidate, you will possess:

  • Proven track record in family law, family violence, and child protection, with effective representation in courts and tribunals.
  • Strong understanding of family law and related issues, including legal procedures and current trends.
  • High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with clients, staff, and external stakeholders, and manage sensitive and complex issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate, contribute to a supportive team environment, and manage multiple priorities efficiently.
  • A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

About Victoria Legal Aid

We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

Employee benefits

  • Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
  • Hybrid work from home & office model
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
  • Access to discounted Private Health Insurance

How to applyTo be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Liraz Jedwab, Regional Manager on or

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Monday 6 October 2025.

Other relevant informationIt is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.

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