Joshi Lawyers has offices in South Yarra and Point Cook. Over more than 15 years we’ve acted for over 5,000 clients in property, commercial and family law. Most of our work comes from people who were referred by someone we’ve already acted for.

Our clients are business owners, investors and families with a lot at stake. They are sensible people having a hard time. They want a lawyer who tells them where they stand, what it will cost and what happens next.

We offer the best of both worlds. You get complex and interesting matters, with the supportive, team-oriented and down-to-earth culture of a close-knit practice.

About the role

This is a full-time role with two parts, and both matter.

Family law is the core of our practice today. You’ll run a busy caseload of your own family law matters and appear in court with confidence.

Estates is where we’re growing. We’re looking for someone with extensive estates experience to lead that practice and build it with us.

You’ll work closely with our Principal and our Practice Manager. This is a chance to shape a practice, not just join one.

Key responsibilities

Family law

- Running your own family law files from first meeting to final orders, including property settlements, parenting matters, consent orders and divorces

- Appearing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court on directions, interim and procedural hearings

- Drafting applications, affidavits, financial statements, consent orders and binding financial agreements

- Negotiating settlements and attending mediations and conciliation conferences

- Advising on property settlements involving trusts, companies and businesses

Estates

- Leading and growing our estates practice, including building referral relationships





- Advising on and drafting wills, including testamentary trusts and wills for blended families, business owners and clients with complex assets

- Reviewing wills and powers of attorney prepared through our online service, then advising and witnessing clients by video

- Applying for grants of probate and letters of administration, and administering estates through to distribution

- Acting in estate disputes, including family provision claims, will challenges and executor disputes, in the Supreme Court and at mediation

- Advising on enduring powers of attorney, medical treatment decision makers and superannuation nominations

You’ll do well here if

- You’re admitted in Victoria with at least 5 years’ post-admission experience

- You have extensive experience in wills and estates, including probate, estate administration and estate disputes

- You have solid family law experience and have run your own files

- You’re confident appearing in court and handling matters without someone holding your hand

- You write plainly and draft precisely

- You’re clear, warm and honest with clients, including when the advice isn’t what they want to hear

- You keep your files moving without being asked

- You work well independently and enjoy being part of a team

- You’re comfortable with technology and practice management systems such as LEAP

What we offer

- $120,000 to $150,000 plus super, depending on experience

- The chance to lead and grow an estates practice, with a clear path to Senior Associate

- Good work for good clients, with partners who know your name and your files

- A team that has your back, and lunch conversations that go well off topic

We look forward to hearing from you.

Adi Joshi
Practice Manager, Joshi Lawyers

📌 Family Law and Estates Lawyer (5+ years PAE) (South Yarra)
🏢 Joshi Lawyers
📍 South Yarra