Associate Lawyer - Family & Relationship Law Ready for a role where you can deepen your family law capability without losing the support that helps you do your best work? This opportunity suits an Associate with 3-5 years of post-admission experience who wants meaningful files, trusted guidance and room to keep building. You'll join a well-established, growing family law practice in Melbourne and/or Geelong, working alongside experienced practitioners and accredited specialists on a broad mix of relationship and family law matters. With a salary guide of $100,000-$145,000 super, depending on experience , this role is pitched for an Associate ready to keep progressing. Why you'll love it here This is the kind of role that can sharpen your practice. You'll work in a supportive, high-performing team where ongoing training and professional development are genuinely part of the offer, not an afterthought. You'll be surrounded by experienced family lawyers, including accredited specialists, and given scope to operate with increasing confidence while still having strong team support around you. Flexible working options may be available, but the strongest draw here is the chance to grow your technical depth and client skills in a respected family law setting. The salary guide is $100,000-$145,000 super, depending on experience. About the role You'll advise clients across a diverse range of family and relationship law matters, including: property and financial settlements parenting arrangements spousal maintenance child support financial agreements intervention orders You'll deliver accurate, timely and considered legal advice, build strong client relationships and help create an outstanding client experience. Day to day, you'll manage competing priorities, maintain well-run files and contribute to a close-knit team culture focused on excellent client outcomes. What you'll bring You'll have 3-5 years post-admission experience in a family and relationship law team, with demonstrated family law experience and confidence in building client relationships. You'll also bring strong organisation, excellent file management, attention to detail, and a positive, proactive and flexible approach. Just as importantly, you'll be comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively in a busy practice group. If you're looking for a family law Associate role with real development value and a salary guide of $100,000-$145,000 super, apply confidentially. 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
