Family Lawyer

About the role
A significant career opportunity for an experienced Family Lawyer (1-5 years PAE) to join a highly respected and dynamic family law team in Melbourne's CBD. 

Benefits
In addition to an attractive salary, you will enjoy hands-on mentoring from senior practitioners, flexible working options, access to excellent resources and support, and clear progression pathways. 

Duties
In this role, you will become a valued member of a highly regarded Family Law team, working across a diverse range of matters. Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Manage a varied caseload across all aspects of family law, including parenting, property, financial and de facto relationship matters
• Advise and represent clients in separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements, financial agreements and family violence matters
• Draft high-quality correspondence, court documents, affidavits, consent orders and legal submissions
• Appear in mediations, dispute resolution processes and court proceedings, with support from senior practitioners where required
• Work collaboratively with senior lawyers on complex and high-profile matters, including cross-border and Hague Convention cases
• Build trusted client relationships by providing practical, strategic and compassionate legal advice throughout the life of a matter
• Liaise effectively with counsel, barristers, independent children's lawyers, experts and other external stakeholders to achieve positive client outcomes

Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will have:

• 1-5 years' PAE in family law
• Experience handling a wide range of matters independently including, parenting, property, financial and de facto relationship matters
• Strong technical, drafting, and client advisory skills
• Excellent communication, time management, and organisational abilities
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work both autonomously and within a team
• A proactive, professional, and client-focused approach 

About our Client
Our client is a leading and well-established law firm with a solid reputation in complex family law and cross-border cases. Their modern offices are located in the heart of the CBD's legal precinct where staff enjoy access to excellent resources and a fun, supportive and collaborative work environment. 

How to apply
To express your interest, simply click on the Apply button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
Legal People
M:  0418 361 199
E:  sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Ref No: 4058369