Special Counsel – Family Lawyer

Eliza Legal, a progressive family law firm, is seeking an experienced and values-driven Senior Family Lawyer to join our growing practice. With the opening of our new Mordialloc office, this is a unique opportunity for a senior family lawyer who enjoys leadership, mentoring, and delivering exceptional client outcomes within a genuinely supportive environment. We pride ourselves on integrity, empathy, and practical client-focused solutions. If you’re a senior family lawyer looking for a role where your expertise is respected and your life outside work is valued, we’d love to hear from you.

Applicants seeking full-time or substantial part-time hours (minimum of 30 hours) will be considered.

Why Choose Eliza Legal?

- Supportive and positive culture: We genuinely enjoy what we do and the people we work with. Collaboration, respect, and a good sense of humour are part of everyday life at Eliza Legal.
- Work-life balance you’ll actually have: No late nights. No weekend work. Manageable, realistic workloads that allow you to do excellent work without burnout.
- Leadership opportunity: You’ll play a key role in mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals, contributing to the growth of the team and helping shape our current Mordialloc office.
- Meaningful, rewarding work: You’ll support clients through some of the most difficult periods of their lives and make a genuine difference through thoughtful, strategic family law advice.
- Competitive remuneration: We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and leadership capability.
- Other perks: Paid day off for your birthday, team days, investment in CPD opportunities,



bonus structure and other initiatives.

The Role

As Special Counsel at Eliza Legal, you will:

- Manage your own caseload of family law matters, including complex parenting and property disputes
- Provide high-level legal advice from initial consultation through to resolution
- Draft affidavits, court documents, correspondence, agreements and submissions
- Appear in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (as appropriate)
- Mentor and support junior lawyers
- Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, counsel and referrers
- Contribute positively to the culture, leadership and growth of the practice

What We’re Looking For

- Admitted Australian legal practitioner with significant experience in family law
- Accredited specialisation or post-graduate qualifications in family law are highly regarded
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex family law files autonomously, and within a team
- Strong leadership qualities, with a genuine interest in mentoring and supporting others
- Excellent drafting, advocacy, negotiation and communication skills
- High levels of professionalism, discretion and emotional intelligence
- A practical, client-focused approach to family law
- Someone who doesn’t take life too seriously and has a good sense of humour

Application Process

If you’re ready to take the next step in your family law career with a firm that truly prioritises its people, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter directly to our Principal, Clare Compaan, at:

[email protected] or apply via Seek.

Alternatively, you are very welcome to call Clare directly for a confidential discussion about the role:

? (03) 9776 3260 9776 3260)

📌 Family Lawyer | Special Counsel (Mordialloc)
🏢 Eliza Legal
📍 Mordialloc