Lawyer: Family Law

Job Description

What’s in it for you?

• Run your own matters while working alongside a down-to-earth and highly experienced family law team.
• Enjoy work-from-home options and a firm culture that trusts its people.
• Be mentored directly by senior leaders and take real steps toward partnership if that’s your goal.

About your new employer:

• A national commercial firm with offices across Australia and a strong reputation in the family law space
• The Melbourne team is respected for its practical approach and collaborative culture
• You’ll join a team where people are valued, development is prioritised, and balance is respected

About the role:

• Property settlements, parenting disputes, and financial agreements
• Divorce, de facto, and spousal maintenance matters
• Advising mid-to-high net worth clients on complex asset structures
• Appearing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
• Drafting, negotiating, and managing matters end-to-end

The ideal candidate:

• 4–8+ years’ PAE in family law, ideally in a reputable firm
• Strong client relationship and file management skills
• Confident litigator with experience running matters autonomously
• Commercially minded, emotionally intelligent, and solutions-driven
• Ready to contribute to team development and mentor junior lawyers (if at SA level)

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?

• We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
• You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
• We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
• Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year.  Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector. 

Contact Taylor today!

Please quote reference number TD/51180

• • Email: tdevenport@naimanclarke.com.au

Alternatively, click apply and email your resume (in Word version only) and academic transcript.

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