Family Lawyer - 2+ yrs PQE

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a driven and capable Family Lawyer to join a highly regarded specialist family law practice.

This role is more than just another move, it’s a genuine growth opportunity. With an incoming junior lawyer joining the team in the next 12–18 months, this position is designed for someone ready to step up, deepen their expertise, and grow into a mentoring and leadership role. You’ll have the runway to establish yourself as a key member of the practice before helping guide the next generation.

If you’re looking for responsibility, autonomy, and meaningful progression, this is it.

The Role
You’ll work closely with an experienced Director within a focused and high performing team, handling a broad range of family law matters including:

• Parenting and Property Matters 
• Intervention Order Applications 
• Child and Spousal Support Matters

This is a hands on litigation and advisory role where you will:

• Draft and prepare Initiating Applications, Responses, Affidavits, Financial Statements, Consent Orders, Binding Financial Agreements, and complex correspondence
• Manage discovery processes, including reviewing and summarising financial and subpoena material
• Communicate directly with clients, barristers, and expert witnesses
• Work autonomously on detailed and often complex matters
• Manage files end-to-end with strong commercial awareness
• Contribute to business development and professional networking initiatives

You will be trusted with responsibility and given the autonomy to run matters, with strong support where needed.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years PQE in family law
• Strong drafting and technical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
• Confidence in client facing situations

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re ambitious, solutions focused, and motivated to grow into a senior position within the team.

The Opportunity

• Clear progression pathway
• Genuine leadership development opportunity
• Strong mentoring from an experienced Director
• High quality, complex family law work
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Target billables: 5.5 hours per day

The firm is investing in someone who wants to build their long term career in family law, develop technical depth, and step into increased responsibility over time. If you're ready to take ownership of your matters, grow your reputation, and position yourself for leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

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

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