Associate Family Lawyer A strong opportunity for a 2-5 PAE Family Lawyer to join a growing specialist family law team in Melbourne CBD. You'll work on a broad range of complex and rewarding matters, build direct client and court exposure, and continue developing your career with close senior mentoring, genuine responsibility and a competitive salary of $110,000-$140,000. Why you'll love it here This role brings together many of the things good family lawyers look for but do not always find in one place: complex work, a specialist practice, real mentoring, and a clear path forward. The broader firm messaging highlights expertise across parenting, property, financial agreements, mediation and more complex family law issues, with a client approach centred on clarity, strategy, empathy and commercial outcomes. Exposure to high-quality and complex family law matters Supportive and collaborative team environment Ongoing mentoring and professional development Clear career progression opportunities Competitive salary package of $110,000-$140,000 About the role You'll work closely with senior lawyers while also managing your own files, which means plenty of support without being held back. Manage a caseload of family law matters, including parenting and property disputes, under supervision, subject to your level of experience Draft court documents, affidavits and correspondence Appear in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, as appropriate to your level of experience Assist with complex matters including property settlements, parenting disputes and financial agreements Participate in mediations and negotiations Maintain strong client relationships and provide clear, practical advice Demonstrate best practice in family law Adhere strictly to ethical professional obligations Provide commercially minded, cost-proportionate advice to clients What you'll bring You'll be a capable Family Lawyer who enjoys the technical side of practice, communicates well with clients, and wants to keep building in a team that values both standards and support. 2-5 years' PAE with experience in family law Strong drafting and communication skills Ability to manage files with appropriate supervision Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills A client-focused approach and strong work ethic Admission to practice in Australia Commercially minded, cost-proportionate approach with strong client service skills Commitment to best practice in family law and the ethical practice of family law Interested in this position? Apply now or email your resume to Shane Leahy at shane@gorillajobs.com.au or call 61 468 751 055 to hear more about the role. Shane Leahy | LinkedIn 4 Reasons to Use Gorilla Jobs to Find Your Next Legal Role: Experts in Lawyer Jobs: We specialize in legal recruitment and understand your practice area. Access to Unlisted Roles: Many of our roles aren't advertised anywhere else. Respect for Privacy: Your career is confidential - we only share your CV with your consent. Complimentary Career Support: Resume tips, interview coaching, and salary negotiation advice included. For more legal positions, visit www.gorillajobs.com.au
