Family Lawyer

Legal People; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal People in Melbourne CBD is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer to handle complex, meaningful family law matters and advance your career within a respected specialist practice.

This role offers exposure to Financial Agreements, Property Settlements, Divorce and parenting matters, with a collaborative culture, strong leadership, and dedicated professional development. L.I.V. Accreditation support is available and flexible working arrangements may be considered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PAE as a Family Lawyer with understanding of family law legislation and court processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive matters with compassion
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills with experience in representing clients in court
• Excellent legal research and analytical abilities with the ability to provide sound advice and solutions
• Commitment to exceptional client service and building long-term client relationships
• L.I.V. Specialist Family Law Accreditation or a strong desire to pursue accreditation will be highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a wide range of family law matters, including financial agreements, property settlements, divorce, child support, and complex parenting matters
• Drafting and reviewing a wide range of legal documents
• Representing clients in court proceedings
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients with empathy and professionalism
• Contributing to the growth and development of the firm

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Legal research

Client relationship management

Family law knowledge

Job description

About the role
Ready to take your family law career to the next level? A standout opportunity has opened with a highly respected specialist family law firm in Melbourne CBD, offering you the chance to work on complex, meaningful matters while accelerating your professional growth.

The firm values ambition and professional development, so if you have, or aspire to attain, L.I.V. Specialist Family Law Accreditation, this will be highly regarded and could be the perfect next step in your career.

What you'll be doing

• Advising clients on a wide range of family law matters, including Financial Agreements, Property Settlements, Divorce, Spousal Maintenance, Intervention Orders (IVOs), Child Support, de facto & same-sex relationships, and surrogacy and complex parenting matters
• Drafting and reviewing a wide range of legal documents
• Representing clients in court proceedings
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met with empathy and professionalism
• Contributing to the growth and development of the firm

What we're looking for

• Minimum of 3+ years PAE as a Family Lawyer, with a strong understanding of family law legislation and court processes
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and complex legal matters with compassion
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills, with experience in representing clients in court proceedings
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to provide sound legal advice and solutions
• A commitment to delivering exceptional client service and a track record of building long-term client relationships
• L.I.V. Specialist Family Law Accreditation, or a strong desire to pursue accreditation, will be highly regarded

Our client

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded family law practice known for its collaborative culture, strong leadership, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients. With excellent systems, resources, and a team-first environment, this is a place where lawyers build lasting, successful careers.

Additional information

• Associate/Senior Associate level | Exposure to Complex Family Law Matters
• Flexible Working Arrangements | CBD-Based Office | Work/Life Balance
• Professional Development | L.I.V. Accreditation Support