Family Lawyer

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Hybrid work from home & office

Generous leave benefits

Annual salary increase

Professional development

Job summary

Victorian Legal Aid (VLA) in Victoria is seeking a dedicated lawyer to deliver high-quality legal aid services in family law. The role covers duty lawyer services, casework and advice across family law and family violence intervention order matters, with appointments, phone or teleconference and outreach visits.

This role is based at our Frankston office with a flexible hybrid work arrangement, offering a salary between $95,187 and $104,924 plus super.

Qualifications

• A current Australian practising certificate entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).
• Entitled to practise in federal courts and in courts exercising federal jurisdiction (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal services in family law and family violence matters.
• Deliver duty lawyer services, casework and advice by appointment, phone or teleconference and outreach.
• Attend regular court appearances to develop advocacy skills and represent clients in court.
• Contribute to strategies to improve client services and participate in community legal education projects.

Skills

Advocacy

Legal advice

Casework

Communication

Education

Australian practising certificate

Job description

Exciting opportunity for a dedicated lawyer to deliver high-quality legal aid services in the family law space.

• Full-time ongoing position (part-time applications accepted)
• Salary range: $95,187 - $104,924 plus super
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement

About the role

In this role, you will provide high-quality legal services in the Peninsula region including duty lawyer services, casework and advice services relating to family law and family violence intervention order matters. This will include provision of legal information, advice and casework, either by appointment, phone or teleconference and outreach visiting services.

This role will involve regular court appearances presenting an excellent opportunity to further develop your advocacy skills. You will also be expected to contribute to the development of strategies to improve client services and actively participate in community legal education projects.

This role is based at our Frankston office on Bunurong Country.

About you

• A proven ability to act as an advocate, deliver legal advice, and conduct casework in family violence, family law, and/or child protection.
• Knowledge or practical experience in relevant law and procedure, particularly in family violence, family law, and/or child protection.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, staff, and external stakeholders.
• A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).
• Entitled to practise in federal courts and courts exercising federal jurisdiction (entry on the High Court's Register of Practitioners).

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate.

About VLA

We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1500+ 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

• A focus on work-life balance, including flexibleworking arrangements
• Hybridwork fromhome& office model
• Generous leave benefits, including:
  • Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays)
  • Paid gender affirmation leave
  • Five days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar year
• Annual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentives
• Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing
• Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 18 October 2026.

It 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.

Applications close Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11.59pm