A rare opportunity for a career-driven 7+ PAE family lawyer to step into a genuine partnership pathway with a growing Melbourne boutique practice. The firm is located in a desirable inner north suburb located 10KM from Melbourne CBD.
About the Team
You'll join a small, cooperative team that includes:
- A principal-led practice with a clear focus on growth and succession
- Two experienced family lawyers you'll be working alongside directly
- Dedicated paralegal and administrative support
The practice places real emphasis on mentorship and hands-on development from its principals, with a culture built around personal service rather than volume — you won't be just a number, and neither will your clients.
About the Role
- Run a caseload of family law matters — property settlements, parenting disputes, financial agreements and family violence/intervention order matters — with a high degree of autonomy
- Work closely with the practice's principals as the firm continues to grow
- Bring, develop and grow your own client relationships and referral network over time
- Play an active role in the practice's business development and profile-building
- Be recognised as a senior voice with a genuine trajectory toward equity partnership
Salary & Features of the position:
- $170,000 - $200,000 Guide Range, dependent on experience
- A genuine, structured pathway to equity partnership
- A healthy, consistent pipeline of family law work from day one
- A boutique practice with a growing reputation for the calibre of its people
- Close mentorship and support from the practice's principals
- A collaborative, personal culture — not a big-firm environment
- Genuine autonomy over how you build and run your practice
Requirements:
- 7+ years' or more PAE in Family Law
- A genuine interest in business development — comfortable networking and growing your own client base
- Confidence running property settlements and parenting matters independently
- Strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
- A collaborative, team-first mindset suited to a close-knit practice
Interested in this position? Apply now or email your resume to Daniel Cappellacci at
[email protected] or call [+61 468 718 155](tel:+61 468 718 155) to hear more about the role.
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcappellacci/
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