Nevett Wilkinson Frawley Lawyers is looking for a Litigator, with expertise in any combination of Wills & Estates Litigation, Family Law and/or Commercial Litigation and an aspiration for leadership and future equity opportunities.

The Company

Well-established in the Western and Central Highlands districts of Victoria, Nevett Wilkinson Frawley Lawyers have seen significant growth over the past six years following our integration with Curwen-Walker Conveyancing & Legal (Daylesford & Castlemaine) and Griffin Conveyancing (Castlemaine). We are looking to add an experienced Lawyer, with expertise in or aspiration to learn Litigation in the Wills & Estates, Family Law, Commercial and/or Property/Construction field, to our team and to become an integral part of our expanding business.

This opportunity offers to reward the right candidate with an prospect to grow with the legal services offering to our Central Highlands expansion, and/or continue to grow our Western Victoria litigation practise, with reward for effort at the core of our team dynamic. The ideal candidate will be a proven performer within private practise, who can identify the legal and factual issues, conduct appropriate research including powered by AI, draft correspondence, advice and documents and build a strong rapport with clients, Counsel and colleagues.

Some post-qualification experience will best suit this role, with appropriate role title and remuneration to match, but it is not essential for your application to be considered.

The role will otherwise include:

Running litigation and associated advisory files, both alone and in conjunction with Partners & Senior Lawyers of the firm, including our LIV Accredited Property Law & Commercial Litigation Specialists,



and top tier trained Property Law Partner

Managing the dispute resolution process including advocacy success

Managing discovery and trial preparation

Drafting and preparation of complex documents and advices

Liaising with clients and external stakeholders

Meeting with clients and taking instructions for litigious and commercial matters

Work towards taking a lead role in continuing to grow the litigation practise and improve service levels for our clients

The Role

To succeed with your application, you will:

Have exceptional drafting and organisational skills, show initiative, and have impeccable attention to detail

Be a team player, with an ability to work both autonomously, and as part of the group

Have a current Australian Drivers’ Licence

Have a "can do", "solution focussed" attitude, with an ability to add to a positive work culture

Possess sound knowledge of the full Microsoft Suite

Experience using Smokeball Legal Practice Management System, or similar, will be highly regarded, including time recording

Hold a current Australian legal practising certificate

What's on offer

A fantastic opportunity to join a sustainably growing law firm & drive your own future

Interesting & diverse legal work

Access to proven mentors in a collaborative work environment

Attractive remuneration & future equity opportunities

Proven Post Qualification Experience rewarded

Position based from any of our Bendigo, Ballarat, Beaufort, Castlemaine or Daylesford offices, with an expectation for multi-office collaboration and attendances as required (travel costs and associated salary packaging available to be discussed).

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 14 August 2026, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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📌 Litigation &/or Family Lawyer (Greater Bendigo City)
🏢 Nevett Wilkinson Frawley
📍 Greater Bendigo City