Description

Family Associate / Senior Associate | Melbourne | Established practice, strong culture | $150,000-$185,000

A well-rounded family law role for a lawyer with 4+ years' PQE who wants quality matters, real client responsibility and a team they can see themselves in for the long term. You'll join an established Melbourne practice within a broader full-service firm and step into a role with autonomy, strong client contact and genuine career runway. Salary: $150,000-$185,000 + super.


Why you'll love it here

This role brings together the things good family lawyers usually care about most: an established practice, meaningful client work, autonomy, mentoring and a team culture that feels supportive rather than transactional. You'll be part of a firm that invests in development, values work-life balance, and gives people every opportunity to grow their career without losing sight of the human side of practice.


About the role

You'll advise clients on a wide range of family law matters while managing a busy and rewarding workload.
The role includes:

• providing legal advice to clients
• reviewing case law and legislative developments
• conducting legal research and analysis
• producing timely, accurate and commercially sound advice
• managing files and competing priorities effectively
• developing a strong understanding of client needs and strategy
• managing prospective client relationships
• continuing your professional development

It's a role that combines technical work, client management and practice-building skills.


What you'll bring

This opportunity will suit a family lawyer who wants strong work, a supportive team and a long-term platform for success.

You will have:

• minimum 4 years' PQE in family law
• a genuine passion for family law
• strong attention to detail
• practical, client-focused problem solving skills
• sound research and analysis capability
• previous exposure to business development
• confidence building strong client relationships
• ability to run matters autonomously
• strong turnaround and file management skills
• commercial acumen
• a clear, plain language communication style
• the ability to work well with people at all levels

Interested in this position?

Apply now or email your resume to Shane Leahy at shane@gorillajobs.com.au
or call +61 468 751 055 to hear more about the role.

Shane Leahy | LinkedIn


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