Family Lawyer - Senior Associate / Special Counsel

Village Family Lawyers is a progressive, growing, boutique family law practice with beautiful office premises situated in both Malvern and Mount Eliza in Victoria.   

We are seeking to employ a passionate family lawyer (Senior Associate/Special Counsel) with a minimum of 5 years of post-admission family law experience.   This role is for either the Malvern or Mount Eliza office.  

Ideally, the position is full-time, however; substantial part-time hours would be considered. I.e. 4 full days, or school hours over 5 days.  A hybrid (office/home) model would also be considered.  

We are a close-knit team who pride ourselves on providing outstanding service to our clients.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

• high level interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; 

• a passion for problem solving and ‘big-picture’ thinking;

• a strong interest in furthering their career in family law; 

• a passion for alternative dispute resolution;

• the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues; 

• a strong interest in continuous professional development and upskilling;

• excellent organisational and communication skills; 

• experience with proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Court appearances and instructing Counsel; 

• broad experience in complex parenting and financial/property matters, maintenance applications, divorce and Intervention Orders; 

• precise legal drafting; 

• a commercial and resolution focused mindset; 

• a willingness and passion for mentoring less experienced practitioners; 

• competence with cloud-based practice management software.  E.g. Smokeball, or similar software; 

• attention to detail and management of deadlines; and

• an interest in networking with allied professionals.  

• LIV Specialist Accreditation in Family Law; 

• Master of Laws (Family Law).

• modern and comfortable office premises located directly opposite the train station (Malvern office) and in the Mount Eliza Village. Both offices are located amongst outstanding eateries and shopping precincts; 

• work with a team of passionate family lawyers (including Accredited Specialists);

• flexibility - work from home and office; 

• opportunity for professional growth and career development;  

• opportunity to mentor other lawyers; 

• work without excessive/onerous billing targets;   

• true work/life balance; 

• progressive workplace that embraces technology, innovation and best practice in legal services; 

• warm, professional and collegiate team, including outstanding administrative support;  

• welcoming and supportive work environment. 

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.  

The successful applicant will receive competitive remuneration in accordance with their qualifications and experience. 

Please visit our website for more information about Village Family Lawyers: www.villagefamilylawyers.com.au

Email your cover letter and application to the Principal, Lauren Wilson.  Email: ******@villagefamilylawyers.com.au. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.