Family Law - Senior Associate & Special Counsel
- 10/07/2026
- Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs
- Permanent / Full Time
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 environment.
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 It
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.
You will ideally have:
Apply now or reach out to Lauren Benstead on (03) 9077 7491 or via email lauren.benstead@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.
Not quite what you're looking for? I recruit across a range of legal opportunities and may have the perfect role for you. I'd love to have a confidential chat.
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 environment.
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 It
- Achievable 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
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.
You will 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)
Apply now or reach out to Lauren Benstead on (03) 9077 7491 or via email lauren.benstead@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.
Not quite what you're looking for? I recruit across a range of legal opportunities and may have the perfect role for you. I'd love to have a confidential chat.