Family Lawyer – 4+ PAE

Our client is an established, personable family-law practice based at the prestigious location of Level 6, 410 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD.

We are seeking a Family Lawyer with at least 4 years’ post-admission experience (PAE) to manage matters with genuine autonomy while working directly with an experienced Accredited Specialist.

Why join us?
Highly market-market-competitive salary to match your experience and skills
Performance bonus
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Genuine autonomy and file ownership
Build your career with direct mentoring from an LIV Accredited Family Law Specialist with 30+ years’ experience
Exposure to complex family-law matters, litigation and advocacy
Support towards specialist accreditation
Paid CPD and professional development with career progression
Potential for business leadership opportunities

The role

You will manage your own family-law matters with experienced specialist support.

Your responsibilities will include:
Advising on parenting and property matters
Preparing legal documentation and correspondence




Negotiating and resolving disputes
Appearing in court and conducting litigation
Managing files from instruction through to resolution
Developing case strategy
Providing practical, commercially sensible advice
Building strong client relationships

About you

You will:
Have at least 4 years’ PAE, predominantly in family law
Be capable of running your own files
Have solid drafting, communication and analytical skills
Have court and advocacy experience, or a strong desire to develop it
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail
Take pride in client service
Work confidently and autonomously
Be ambitious about developing your family-law career

The opportunity

This role offers the chance to build your professional reputation, take genuine responsibility for clients and matters, and learn directly from a highly experienced family-law specialist in a supportive, personable practice.

Please do not contact the client directly, include a cover letter in your application.

📌 Family Lawyer Melbourne
🏢 Yudo
📍 Melbourne