Family Lawyer (3-5 Years PAE)

Location:   Melbourne -Eastern Subs

State:  VIC

Worktype:  Full Time

  • Family Lawyer | Eastern Suburbs location
  • Attractive Remuneration | Clear Path to Leadership
  • Excellent Culture | Contribute to Growth & Future Direction
  • About the role
    This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Lawyer with 3–5 years’ PAE to join a thriving and well-resourced practice. You’ll manage a varied caseload with a good level of autonomy, while benefiting from the support and guidance of experienced senior practitioners. Working within a collaborative and professional team, you’ll have the opportunity to further develop your technical skills, build strong client relationships and progress your career within a growing practice.

    Benefits
    Enjoy an attractive salary with a supportive, close-knit team (very low staff turnover), modern infrastructure, and strong administrative support. The firm offers genuine career advancement opportunities, a healthy work/life balance, and a real chance to make your mark in a respected and forward-thinking practice.

    Duties
    In this role, you will: 
    • Manage a diverse family law caseload with a focus on complex parenting and property matters
    • Draft and negotiate high-quality legal documents including BFAs and parenting plans
    • Appear in court and represent clients in mediations and negotiations
    • Work directly with private clients and provide strategic, practical advice
    • Contribute to the firm’s continued growth through building strong client relationships and supporting junior team members where appropriate
    Skills & experience
    The ideal candidate will have:
    • 3+ years’ PAE in a broad range of Family law matters; incl. complex divorce & property settlements; binding financial agreements, child support, children's issues incl. Hague convention, defacto & same sex relationships etc.
    • Experience in dealing with private clients and understanding of taxation and estate planning as it relates to family law
    • Eagerness & ability to handle matters with strong drafting skills & a keen eye for detail
    • Excellent 'client service' & attention to detail
    • Enjoy being an integral team player. 
    About our client
    Located in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, this well-known and respected firm is recognised for its warm, inclusive culture and commitment to excellence. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation, the firm combines modern technology with deep legal expertise to deliver exceptional outcomes. Staff are genuinely supported to grow, contribute, and enjoy long-term career satisfaction.

    How to apply
    To express your interest, simply click on the Apply Now 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: 4085905
    #SCR-sharon-henderson
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