Family Law Associate / Senior Associate

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Family Lawyer with 2-3+ years PQE through to Senior Associate level to join a highly regarded and well established Melbourne law firm with an exceptional reputation in the family law space.
This firm is open to lawyers with:

• Strong family law experience; or
• A broader background with a genuine interest and focus in family law.

What matters most is finding someone who is not only technically capable, but also a strong cultural fit — someone professional, down to earth, collaborative and genuinely passionate about growing their career long term.

You will work across a broad range of complex family law matters, including:

• Parenting disputes
• High-value property settlements
• Matters involving family trusts and complex asset structures
• Mediations and conferences
• Strategic litigation matters with some advocacy exposure

The client base includes successful professionals, business owners and high net worth individuals, requiring a polished and professional approach in client interactions.

You will initially work closely with experienced and highly supportive Partners who are passionate about mentoring and developing their lawyers, before gradually stepping into greater autonomy as you grow within the team.

This is a firm that genuinely invests in its people — professionally and personally.

What’s on Offer:

• Strong mentoring from highly experienced Partners
• Clear pathways for progression and career development
• Support through Specialist Accreditation
• Meaningful business development opportunities and networking support
• In-house CPD and learning sessions
• Flexible working arrangements (2 days WFH)
• No rigid billable hour targets — focus is on quality work and outcomes
• Open door leadership and supportive management
• Annual performance reviews and ongoing feedback

The culture is one of the firm’s biggest drawcards. The team is social, connected and genuinely enjoys working together. Wednesdays are anchor days where the entire team comes together in the office, often with themed lunches, dress-up days, celebrations and social activities. From bowling nights to pancake breakfasts hosted by the Partners, the environment is collaborative, energetic and supportive without losing professionalism.

The firm values lawyers who:

• Enjoy learning and developing
• Are ambitious but grounded
• Want to build long term relationships and networks
• Thrive in a team oriented environment
• Bring personality as well as professionalism

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• 2-3+ years PQE up to Senior Associate level
• Experience in family law or a strong interest in transitioning into family law
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and professional approach
• A genuine desire to grow, develop and contribute to a positive team culture

If you are looking for a firm where you can work on quality matters, be mentored by excellent practitioners and genuinely enjoy coming to work, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Apply now or reach out to Lauren Benstead on (03) 9077 7491 or via email lauren.benstead@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.

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