Senior Family Lawyer (8+ Years PAE)

About the role

A boutique Melbourne CBD family law firm is seeking a Senior Family Lawyer with 8+ years of post-qualification experience. The role suits someone who wants autonomy, quality work and the chance to make a genuine impact, managing a diverse range of complex and high-value matters within a supportive, collaborative team alongside experienced Family Law Accredited Specialists.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex, high-value property settlements and binding financial agreements, including superannuation splitting
• Handle complex parenting and children's matters, divorce, separation and spousal maintenance cases
• Provide strategic, practical and empathetic advice on a broad range of family and relationship law matters
• Conduct mediation, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution
• Represent clients in family law litigation and court appearances
• Deal with international parenting matters, including Hague Convention cases, surrogacy and parentage arrangements, and intervention orders

Required profile

• Senior Family Lawyer with 8+ years PAE and solid experience across family and relationship law matters
• Experience managing matters autonomously from initial instructions through to resolution
• Strong technical expertise in family law, including complex property and parenting matters
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication and client management skills
• Confidence handling complex and sensitive client matters, with a collaborative, personable approach

The firm is described as well established and highly regarded, combining complex matters with a supportive, down-to-earth boutique culture. Applications are made through the Apply Now button or by contacting the recruiter, Legal People.