About this Role
Flexible Location | Permanent, Full-Time | Market-Leading Package + Bonus
Ready for genuine development, real support, and a career move that actually delivers?
The new year is the perfect time to step into a role that values your expertise, invests in your growth, and empowers you to make a meaningful impact in family law.
This opportunity is with a fast-growing, nationally recognised family law practice that is reshaping the industry through innovation, excellence, and a people-first culture. The firm is known for its strong mentoring framework, outstanding staff retention, and clear career progression pathways.
As a Senior Associate – Family Law, you will take on a leadership-focused role where your experience is genuinely valued. You’ll manage your own caseload while playing an active role in mentoring and supporting junior lawyers.
Key responsibilities include:
• Managing complex family law matters end-to-end
• Providing strategic, practical advice to clients
• Advocacy in the Family Court
• Drafting high-level legal documents and correspondence
• Briefing and working collaboratively with barristers
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Guiding clients through sensitive matters with professionalism and empathy
You’re an experienced family lawyer ready to step into a role with long-term growth and leadership opportunities. To be successful, you’ll bring:
• Minimum 4+ years’ PAE in Family Law
• Proven ability to manage your own files independently
• Strong experience working with barristers
• Confident courtroom advocacy and client representation
• A genuine interest in mentoring and supporting junior lawyers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with efficient workflow management
• Proficiency in MS Outlook and Word; fast, accurate typing
• Experience with LEAP (preferred but not essential)
• A genuine passion for family law and helping clients through challenging times
• Clear career progression with real examples of internal promotion
• Market-leading remuneration plus a generous bonus structure
• Flexible work arrangements, including WFH options
• Personalised mentoring from highly respected family law practitioners
• Supportive, collaborative culture with excellent staff retention
• Comprehensive benefits, including:
• Paid professional development and CLEs
• Practising certificate support
• Flexible parental return-to-work programs
• Regular team events such as lunches, drinks, and trivia nights
If you’re a Family Law Senior Associate looking for a role where your expertise is recognised and your career is genuinely supported, this opportunity is worth exploring.
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.