Family Lawyer About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Family Lawyer to join a highly regarded Family & Private Clients team within an established commercial law firm.

Working alongside a three-partner practice, you will manage a diverse range of family law matters, including divorce, property settlements, parenting arrangements, spousal maintenance, enforcement proceedings and dispute resolution.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful cases while building trusted client relationships and strengthening your professional profile.
You will be supported by an experienced team in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that encourages continuous learning, professional development and career progression.

With access to in-house expertise across multiple areas of law, you will also benefit from a broader commercial perspective and opportunities to deliver well-rounded legal solutions for clients.

Key Responsibilities: Manage a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, property settlements, parenting disputes and spousal maintenance.
Advise clients on complex parenting and children's matters, including relocation, parentage testing, surrogacy and adoption.
Handle financial settlements, property division, maintenance claims and related negotiations.
Draft and advise on binding financial agreements, superannuation agreements and maintenance agreements.
Manage divorce and nullity applications, child support matters and child maintenance arrangements.
Support clients through mediation,



negotiation and alternative dispute resolution processes.
Handle enforcement proceedings and develop practical strategies to resolve disputes.
Build strong client relationships while working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve effective outcomes.
Required Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years' post-admission experience in family law.
Experience handling parenting and children's matters, including complex parenting disputes, relocation, parentage testing, surrogacy and adoption.
Strong knowledge of financial settlements, property division and maintenance matters.
Experience with binding financial agreements, superannuation agreements and maintenance agreements.
Experience managing divorce, nullity, child support and child maintenance matters.
Familiarity with mediation and alternative dispute resolution processes.
Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
Interest in business development, networking and attending professional events.
Commitment to continuous learning, professional development and delivering high-quality legal work.
Excellent attention to detail, technical skills and a strong work ethic.




Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team.
Why Join Us: Meaningful Legal Work: Handle diverse and challenging family law matters while making a positive difference in clients' lives.
Professional Growth: Expand your expertise, strengthen your professional profile and develop your career within an experienced legal team.
Collaborative Environment: Work closely with supportive partners and colleagues who value teamwork, knowledge sharing and professional excellence.
Broader Legal Exposure: Access expertise across multiple practice areas within a larger commercial firm, broadening your legal knowledge and perspective.
Client Relationships: Build lasting client connections and develop your skills in delivering practical, client-focused legal solutions.
Inclusive Culture: Join a workplace that values fulfilment, integrity, courage, collaboration and excellence.
Community Involvement: Take part in pro bono work, volunteering and initiatives that support reconciliation, community engagement and inclusion.
Compensation & Benefits: Competitive industry salary and financial support programs.
Employee Assistance Program and annual Wellness Benefit.
Daily continental breakfast and discounted services.
Long service leave above award requirements.
Ongoing study assistance and professional development.
Firmwide retreats, social events and a team-oriented workplace culture.
Opportunities to participate in pro bono work, volunteering and internal committees.

📌 Family Lawyer (Western Australia)
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📍 Western Australia