Generalist Lawyer

Sick of billing 6.5 hours a day just to feel like a robot in a suit?

You didn't become a lawyer to chase KPIs, rewrite advice notes for partners who never open them, or sit through five layers of approvals just to offer advice to a client.

You became a lawyer to help people, to walk someone through the ugliest day of their life and make it less brutal, to fight when it matters and settle when it's smart, to bring order to chaos and clarity to confusion.

You know that already because you've done it.

You've settled messy separations that looked impossible, you've managed conveyancing deals with five moving parts and two anxious parties, you've written wills that made someone cry with relief, not stress, and you've done it all with grace, pace, and professionalism — even when the other side was throwing bombs.

But now?

Maybe the current gig's lost its spark, perhaps the culture's toxic, maybe it's not bad — it's just beige, or perhaps it's just not you anymore.

And you're not here to coast. You want depth, meaning, progress, and a team that backs you without breathing down your neck.

If that's sounding familiar, we should talk.

About us

We are Ballarat Lawyers.

Not big law, not boutique buzzwords, just real lawyers doing real work with real people.

We help families navigate separation, buy homes and finalise estates, make smart, informed decisions in the middle of life's mess.

We don't do fake values or court theatre, 10-step chains of command, and we don't believe in wasting time, talent, or people.

We believe in straight talk, clean files and proper service, human connection, and getting people from crisis to calm with their dignity intact.

We've been around for 8 years, with a loyal client base and a team of down-to-earth professionals who actually like working together.

Our office vibe? warm, honest, focused — and allergic to bull.

Why you'll love it here

• you'll do real law, not busywork, not fluff, not performative complexity
• you'll be trusted, own your files, shape your role, and ask for help when needed
• you'll grow, we back initiative, hunger, and curiosity with real mentorship
• you'll be seen, we value EQ as much as IQ, and who you are matters here
• you'll breathe, regional pace, no commute nightmares, and actual lunch breaks
• you'll go home proud, the work means something here, and so will your presence

About the role

This is a hands-on role for a grounded generalist lawyer. You'll carry your own files with support around you and be trusted to use your judgment. Your work will span:

● Family Law – parenting, property, divorce, binding financial agreements, child support, intervention orders

● Property Law/Conveyancing – residential and commercial matters, contracts, settlements, leases

● Wills & Estates – Wills, POAs, advanced care directives, probate, and estate administration

You'll also:

● attend court, mediation, and negotiations when needed

● manage files in Smokeball (our practice management software)

● keep your time, tasks, and billing sharp

● be a reliable voice for your clients and a steady presence for the team

Who is this for?

You have at least 2 years of post-admission experience. You're confident in the work but humble in your attitude. You take ownership. You communicate like a real human. You bring the calm.

This isn't for someone who needs handholding, ego-stroking, or wants to argue for sport. This is for someone who wants to do excellent work, grow in the right environment, and feel proud of what they do.

How to apply

This role is all about how you show up, not just what's on your CV. So instead of writing three pages about how detail-oriented you are, show us. We're not looking for the fanciest editing software or a perfectly staged background; we want two minutes of you, telling us who you are, what you're about, and why this role speaks to you. If you really want to work here, you'll figure out how to send it through.

And if you're the kind of person we're looking for? We'll know in the first 10 seconds.

Send your video to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Post Admission : 2 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 31/08/2025