Job Description
Family Lawyer - Senior Associate / Special Counsel
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About the Role:
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A progressive and growing boutique family law practice is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer - Senior Associate / Special Counsel to join its close-knit team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced family lawyer looking to take the next step in their career while handling sophisticated family law matters and working in a collaborative, supportive environment.
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The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of post-admission family law experience and a strong background in complex parenting and financial matters. The role offers meaningful client responsibility, opportunities to mentor junior practitioners, and flexibility through a hybrid working arrangement.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Manage a diverse caseload of complex family law matters from initial consultation through resolution.
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Represent clients in proceedings before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
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Attend court appearances, hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings.
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Instruct Counsel and work collaboratively with barristers and other legal professionals.
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Advise clients on complex parenting, financial, and property matters.
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Handle maintenance applications, divorce matters, Intervention Orders, and related family law proceedings.
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Prepare precise and high-quality legal correspondence, pleadings, applications, agreements, and other legal documents.
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Develop practical and resolution-focused strategies tailored to each client's circumstances.
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Negotiate settlements and participate in alternative dispute resolution processes.
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Maintain strong and professional client relationships throughout each matter.
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Manage deadlines, case files, documentation, and other administrative requirements.
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Work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and support staff.
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Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced lawyers and practitioners.
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Contribute to the professional development and knowledge-sharing culture of the team.
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Participate in networking opportunities with allied professionals and referral partners.
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Utilize cloud-based practice management systems such as Smokeball or similar platforms.
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Maintain a high level of attention to detail and ensure all work meets professional and legal standards.
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Required Qualifications:
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Minimum 5 years of post-admission experience in family law.
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Demonstrated experience appearing before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
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Experience handling court appearances, mediations, and instructing Counsel.
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Strong experience across complex parenting and financial/property matters.
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Experience with maintenance applications, divorce, and Intervention Orders.
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Excellent legal drafting and written communication skills.
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Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
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Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and big-picture thinking skills.
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Commercial and resolution-focused approach to family law matters.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
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Strong interest in continuous professional development and legal upskilling.
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Ability to mentor and support less experienced practitioners.
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Competence with cloud-based legal practice management software such as Smokeball or similar.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
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Willingness to build professional relationships and network with allied professionals.
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Why Join Us:
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Join a progressive and growing boutique family law practice.
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Work alongside experienced family lawyers, including Accredited Specialists.
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Handle sophisticated and meaningful family law matters with a high level of autonomy.
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Benefit from a supportive and collegiate team environment.
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Enjoy genuine flexibility through a hybrid office and work-from-home arrangement.
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Work without excessive or onerous billing targets.
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Maintain a strong work-life balance while continuing to build your legal career.
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Mentor junior practitioners and contribute to the development of the wider team.
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Receive ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
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Work in a modern practice that embraces technology, innovation, and best practices in legal services.
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Benefit from outstanding administrative support.
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Build professional relationships with allied professionals and expand your professional network.
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Work in a welcoming environment that values collaboration, professional excellence, and employee wellbeing.
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Compensation & Benefits:
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Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Flexible full-time or substantial part-time working arrangements.
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Hybrid work-from-home and office flexibility.
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Up-to-date and comfortable office environment.
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Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
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Opportunity to work alongside experienced family law practitioners.
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Mentoring and leadership opportunities.
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Supportive administrative team.
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Collegiate and team-oriented workplace culture.
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Work-life balance with flexibility around working arrangements.
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No excessive or onerous billing targets.
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📌 Family Lawyer - Senior Associate / Special Counsel (Victoria)
🏢 recruitometry
📍 Victoria