Family Law - Senior Associate & Special Counsel
Are you an experienced Family Lawyer looking for a role where you can focus on high-quality work without sacrificing work-life balance?
An established and highly regarded specialist family law practice is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its collaborative and growing team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior practitioner who enjoys running sophisticated matters autonomously while working alongside some of the most respected family lawyers in the profession.
You'll work across a diverse mix of parenting and property matters, with a strong emphasis on complex financial and high-net-worth property disputes.
The practice has built an exceptional reputation for delivering outstanding client outcomes and maintains high standards of legal work in a genuinely supportive workplace.
The Opportunity
You'll manage your own files from start to finish with direct client contact and the autonomy expected of a senior lawyer, while having experienced Partners available as strategic sounding boards whenever needed.
Despite the senior nature of the role, mentoring remains a key part of the firm's culture.
Experienced Partners dedicate significant time to strategy discussions, technical development and supporting lawyers to continue growing their careers.
Why You'll Love ItAchievable billable target of just 5 recoverable hours per day
Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Genuine pathway to Special Counsel and Partnership




Strong encouragement and support to obtain Family Law Accreditation
Experienced legal assistants who provide exceptional file management and administrative support
Highly organised, paperless practice with efficient systems and processes
Complex, interesting files without the bureaucracy of a large firm
Annual salary reviews
Birthday leave and an additional day off before the Melbourne Cup long weekend
Regular social events, team lunches, internal CPD sessions and a genuinely enjoyable workplace
The Culture
This is a firm where collaboration genuinely comes before competition.
You'll join an experienced team of specialist family lawyers who enjoy sharing knowledge, supporting one another and delivering excellent outcomes for clients.
There is very little hierarchy, Partners are approachable, and the culture is warm, inclusive and down-to-earth.
Lawyers are trusted to do what they do best, with flexibility, autonomy and excellent support behind them.
Youwill ideally have:
5+ years' post-admission experience in Family Law
The ability to run files independently from commencement through to resolution
Strong experience in parenting and property matters, including complex property disputes
Excellent drafting, negotiation and client relationship skills
Family Law Accreditation (or a genuine desire to obtain it)
This opportunity would also suit an existing Special Counsel looking for a high quality specialist practice, with a realistic pathway to Partnership and an exceptional team culture.
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📌 Family Law - Senior Associate & Special Counsel (Melbourne)
🏢 Legal - Professional
📍 Melbourne