Senior Family Lawyer: Hybrid, Mentoring & Growth

Forte Family Lawyers' Post; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

On-site yoga/pilates and tennis court

Team events

Hybrid work setup

Job summary

Forte Family Lawyers in Melbourne seeks a Senior Associate to work on complex family law matters within a leading specialist firm. You will receive mentoring, work flexibility, clear career progression and a collaborative team environment. Ideal for lawyers with 5+ years’ family law experience.

You will be part of a 25-lawyer team, with opportunities to handle financial and property matters, join specialist accreditation, and develop leadership through supervising junior lawyers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PAE with strong family law experience.
• Interest in financial and property matters.
• Excellent drafting, research and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex family law matters as a Senior Associate.
• Draft pleadings, opinions and affidavits with high accuracy.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers under guidance.
• Develop leadership skills and contribute to firm practice groups.
• Build and maintain client relationships and deliver client service.

Skills

Family law experience

Client relationships

Drafting and research

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Forte Family Lawyers in Melbourne seeks a Senior Associate to work on complex family law matters within a leading specialist firm. You will receive mentoring, work flexibility, clear career progression and a collaborative team environment. Ideal for lawyers with 5+ years’ family law experience.

You will be part of a 25-lawyer team, with opportunities to handle financial and property matters, join specialist accreditation, and develop leadership through supervising junior lawyers.