Family Lawyer - 4+ PQE

Legal - Professional; Melbourne; Hybride; AUD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established Melbourne family law firm is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer to join their friendly, growth-minded team. You will manage your own files, handle complex matters, and contribute to strategy with support from senior practitioners.

With hybrid working options and a pathway toward equity, the role offers mentoring, collaboration, and a genuine focus on work-life balance as you develop your technical skills and grow your career in a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE with solid Australian family law experience.

Responsabilités

• Work across a broad range of family law matters and manage your own files.

Connaissances

Australian family law

File management

Collaborative work style

Initiative

Mentoring

Description du poste

Ready for a role that challenges you, backs you and gives you room to grow?

If you're an experienced Family Lawyer looking for more than just another job, this is one worth exploring!

I'm working with a highly regarded family law firm who is excited to welcome an experienced lawyer into their friendly Melbourne team. With an established presence across multiple offices throughout Australia, the firm combines the resources and quality of work of a larger practice with the close-knit teams, strong relationships and collaborative culture of a boutique.

And the best part? They're genuinely invested in their people and where their careers can take them! Whether you're a student or Partner, you will always have opportunities for growth available to you.

The opportunity

You'll work across a broad range of interesting and complex family law matters, managing your own files while collaborating with experienced practitioners and colleagues across the wider team. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to case strategy and continue building your expertise, with support available when you need it.

Why consider this role?

• A genuine career pathway: For those interested in taking their career further, there is an established pathway towards equity partnership.
• A collaborative team: Work closely with lawyers at different levels of experience, share ideas and learn from one another. No one operates in a silo!
• Real development: A strong focus on mentoring, knowledge-sharing and ongoing professional development, no matter the level you are at.
• Flexibility that works for you: Hybrid working arrangements and the potential for a four-day week, depending on your circumstances.
• A supportive culture: A firm that actually values its people, understands the importance of family, and makes a genuine effort to support work-life balance.
• Interesting and meaningful work: A broad range of family law matters and the opportunity to make a real difference to clients during significant moments in their lives.

What we're looking for

Ideally, you'll have 4+ years' PQE with solid Australian family law experience and be comfortable managing your own matters with minimal supervision.

You’ll be someone who takes initiative, enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to achieving great outcomes for clients. You'll be motivated to continue developing your technical skills while contributing to a positive team environment.

Just as importantly, we're interested in the person behind the CV. Your approach to clients, your career ambitions and the kind of environment you thrive in all matter.

Interested?

If you're ready to take the next step in your family law career, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.