Location: Melbourne
Employment Type: Full Time
We are partnering with an award-winning and rapidly growing family law firm to recruit an experienced Senior Associate.
This is a standout opportunity for a confident family lawyer seeking meaningful career progression, strong mentorship and the chance to play a key leadership role within a high-performing team.
About the Role
You will manage a diverse and complex family law caseload, working across parenting disputes, property settlements, financial agreements and divorce proceedings. The role offers genuine autonomy while being supported by experienced senior practitioners and a well-resourced team.
In addition to running your own matters, you will provide guidance to junior lawyers and contribute to a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
Key responsibilities include:
· Managing family law matters from initial consultation through to resolution
· Providing strategic, commercially sound and practical advice to clients
· Appearing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
· Briefing and working closely with Counsel and external experts
· Drafting detailed affidavits, applications, consent orders and financial agreements
· Mentoring and supervising junior team members
· Maintaining exceptional client service standards
About You
· Minimum 4+ years’ PAE practising predominantly in Family Law
· Demonstrated ability to run files independently
· Strong advocacy skills with confident courtroom presence
· Experience briefing and collaborating effectively with barristers
· Excellent drafting skills and technical knowledge
· A genuine interest in mentoring and supporting junior lawyers
· Highly organised with strong time management capabilities
· Commercially aware and client-focused in your approach
Why This Opportunity?
· Join a recognised, award-winning practice with a strong reputation in family law
· Clear and transparent pathway to progression
· Competitive remuneration package with performance incentives
· Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
· Structured mentoring from highly regarded practitioners
· Ongoing professional development and CLE support
· Supportive, collaborative team culture with excellent staff retention
If you are a Family Law Senior Associate ready to step into a leadership role within a progressive and well-respected firm, we welcome your application.
For a confidential discussion, reach out to Kyla Feliciano on LinkedIn or email kyla@nrol.com.au
Alternatively, apply now with your CV and we’ll be in touch.
