Family Law | Senior Associate
- 12/06/2026
- Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs
- Permanent / Full Time
This is an opportunity to join a genuinely high performing boutique family law practice where the focus is on doing excellent work, supporting each other, and achieving practical outcomes for clients.
You’ll step into a busy and well established practice with a strong reputation in complex family law matters. The team operates in a highly collaborative way — lawyers work closely together, share knowledge, and take a pragmatic, solutions focused approach to resolving matters wherever possible.
The environment is professional but down to earth. There’s no ego and no unnecessary hierarchy; just a group of experienced practitioners who are serious about their work and supportive of each other.
From day one, you’ll have a full pipeline of matters and the autonomy to run them, with the backing of a team that values clear thinking, efficiency, and strong client outcomes.
The work includes:
What’s on offer:
If you’re looking for a role where you can focus on quality work, be trusted to deliver, and work alongside respected practitioners in a genuinely good environment, this is 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.
Not quite the right role? Let’s talk anyway. I have a range of opportunities that could be the perfect fit for you, and I'd love to hear from you!
You’ll step into a busy and well established practice with a strong reputation in complex family law matters. The team operates in a highly collaborative way — lawyers work closely together, share knowledge, and take a pragmatic, solutions focused approach to resolving matters wherever possible.
The environment is professional but down to earth. There’s no ego and no unnecessary hierarchy; just a group of experienced practitioners who are serious about their work and supportive of each other.
From day one, you’ll have a full pipeline of matters and the autonomy to run them, with the backing of a team that values clear thinking, efficiency, and strong client outcomes.
The work includes:
- Parenting disputes
- Property settlements (including complex and high value matters)
- Financial agreements
- Surrogacy and related family law matters
What’s on offer:
- Immediate, high quality workflow with no need to bring clients
- A genuinely collaborative and tight knit team environment
- Autonomy to run your matters with partner support when needed
- A pragmatic, solutions focused approach (not litigation for the sake of it)
- Hybrid working model with flexibility, including part time options
- Clear pathway to progression, including partnership for the right person
If you’re looking for a role where you can focus on quality work, be trusted to deliver, and work alongside respected practitioners in a genuinely good environment, this is 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.
Not quite the right role? Let’s talk anyway. I have a range of opportunities that could be the perfect fit for you, and I'd love to hear from you!