Senior Associate Lawyer - Family Law

Melbourne Lawyers & Mediators; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Melbourne Lawyers & Mediators is seeking a Senior Associate Lawyer with a minimum of 3+ years' post admission experience in family law to join the practice on a full-time basis. The role is a 12-month contract with a strong likelihood of becoming ongoing, managing a diverse range of family law matters and providing tailored advice to clients.

You will draft legal documents, negotiate settlements, instruct counsel when required and collaborate with other professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post admission experience in family law.
• Proven track record in conducting and managing family law cases end to end.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsabilités

• Conduct and manage family law cases end to end, including advice, negotiations and litigation
• Draft legal documents, letters of advice and correspondence
• Appear in Court to represent clients
• Deliver practical client focused advice and solutions and negotiate settlements
• Supervise junior lawyers, guide and support them through their professional role and growth
• Maintain excellent and effective client relationships and clear concise communication throughout the conduct of the matter

Connaissances

Family law

Court appearances

Legal drafting

Mentoring

Client communication

Description du poste

Senior Associate Lawyer with a minimum of 3+ years' post admission experience in family law to join the law practice on a full-time basis, 12 months contract with strong likelihood for the role to become on-going. You will manage a diverse range of family law matters, provide tailored legal advice and represent clients in court. The role involves drafting legal documents, negotiating settlements, instructing counsel when required and collaborating closely with other legal professionals. You will have regular client contact, guide them through their challenging moments and provide in-depth advice supported by detailed case research and staying up to date with developments in family law. You will also be mentoring junior lawyers and contribute to growth through strategic business development.

Key responsibilities

Conduct and manage family law cases end to end, including advice, negotiations and litigation

Draft legal documents, letters of advice and correspondence

Appear in Court to represent clients

Deliver practical client focused advice and solutions and negotiate settlements

Supervise junior lawyers, guide and support them through their professional role and growth

Maintain excellent and effective client relationships and clear concise communication throughout the conduct of the matter

About you

Minimum of 3 years post admission experience in family law

Proven track record in conducting and managing family law cases end to end

Attention to detail and accuracy

About us

Melbourne Lawyers & Mediators is a trusted part of the local community and proud sponsors of various events including Women In Law Awards 2026. We have received numerous awards. We operate a modern state-of-the-art office in Pascoe Vale.

Very attractive competitive salary

Healthy work/life balance

Modern state-of-the-art office in Pascoe Vale

Supportive environment and excellent level of tools to work with

Supportive, collaborative, and client-focused environment