Family Lawyer

Maeve O'Brien & Associates Family Lawyers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Maeve O'Brien & Associates in Melbourne is seeking an experienced family lawyer with well-developed interpersonal, negotiation and technical skills and strong litigation experience to complement our boutique family law firm. You will manage a varied caseload and contribute to high-quality client outcomes.

The role offers autonomous practice, regular court appearances and mentoring of junior staff, with guidance from our Principal lawyer, Melissa Lee.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PAE in family law.
• Strong litigation experience with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to mentor paralegal staff and support team development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied family law caseload from advice to active litigation.
• Mentor and supervise paralegal staff.
• Appear in court on a regular basis and contribute to strategy.
• Collaborate with the Principal lawyer on complex matters.

Skills

Family Law

Litigation

Negotiation

Mentoring

Job description

Maeve O'Brien & Associates is seeking an experienced family lawyer with well-developed interpersonal, negotiation and technical skills and strong litigation experience to complement our high impact, boutique family law firm.

The role includes running a case load, mentoring paralegal staff, as well as an opportunity to learn about managing certain aspects of the firm. The successful candidate will also work collaboratively with and receive guidance and mentoring from our Principal lawyer, Melissa Lee, who has many years PAE.

The role provides the opportunity for autonomous practice, regular Court appearances and growth in management.

The case load to be managed includes files in the preliminary advice stage, in prefiling dispute resolution, as well as in active litigation.

About the firm

Maeve O'Brien & Associates is located in Balwyn North, and the successful applicant will enjoy the benefit of a workplace with an excellent work life balance and strong team morale. The firm was previously owned and founded by Maeve O'Brien who retired some years ago. The firm has a strong presence in family law and a long and well-regarded history.

The firm works closely with, and receives the benefit of consultation and support from its sister firms:

• Coast to Coast Conveyancing (property law); and
• Patten Robins Lawyers (commercial law and litigation)

The workplace culture is centred around a passion for family law, strong client outcomes, professionalism, and efficiency. Maeve O'Brien & Associates places significant emphasis on employee wellbeing and work life balance, while also prioritising hard work when required.

About you

The successful candidate will be a family lawyer with at least 3 years PAE and a strong drive to obtain successful outcomes for their clients, carefully considering their goals and all other relevant matters.

The firm is looking for a senior lawyer who is ready, willing, and able to hit the ground running. Applications are requested from those with the confidence and skills to strategise and problem solve complex matters efficiently and mentor others to do the same.

While the ideal candidate would work on a full time basis, strong applicants with a preference for a 4 day week will also be considered.

Salary to be negotiated based on experience and ability.