Senior Family Lawyer: Autonomy + High-Value Matters

Legal People; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal People in Melbourne's CBD seeks a Senior Family Lawyer to join our boutique practice. You will manage a diverse range of complex and high-value family matters, taking ownership of your matters, building strong client relationships and delivering strategic, practical and empathetic advice.

The ideal candidate is an experienced practitioner with 8+ years PAE in family law, capable of working autonomously from instruction through to resolution and comfortable in a collaborative team

Qualifications

• 8+ years PAE in family law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and client management skills.
• Ability to manage matters autonomously from initial instructions to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex and high-value family law matters.
• Provide strategic, practical and empathetic advice to clients.
• Draft, negotiate and advise on property settlements, parenting matters, and related court proceedings.
• Conduct mediations and represent clients in court appearances where required.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships within a boutique firm environment.

Job description

Legal People in Melbourne's CBD seeks a Senior Family Lawyer to join our boutique practice. You will manage a diverse range of complex and high-value family matters, taking ownership of your matters, building strong client relationships and delivering strategic, practical and empathetic advice.

The ideal candidate is an experienced practitioner with 8+ years PAE in family law, capable of working autonomously from instruction through to resolution and comfortable in a collaborative team