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Senior Associate - Family Law

Hooker & Heijden

Family Law
Location
Melbourne, VIC
Type
Full-time

About the role

Senior Associate | Family Law | Melbourne

Our client is a growing, community-focused Melbourne law firm practising across family law, wills and estates, commercial, litigation and property. They are looking for a Senior Associate to run a family law practice and lead a small team of junior lawyers. Full time, with hybrid working.

The role

  • Run a varied family law caseload from first advice through to negotiation, settlement and litigation
  • Appear in court and brief counsel where needed
  • Draft court documents, agreements and correspondence
  • Supervise and mentor junior lawyers
  • Contribute to business development

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years PAE with a strong family law focus
  • Current Victorian practising certificate
  • Experience running family law matters end to end, including court appearances
  • Experience supervising junior lawyers, or ready to step into that
  • Full working rights in Australia

Benefits

  • Salary aligned to your experience and leadership responsibility
  • Paid professional development, including support towards specialisation
  • Hybrid working and a focus on work/life balance
  • New, modern office and direct access to the partners

How to Apply

Niki Kunovski, 0422 561 621, niki@hookerheijden.com.au


Apply

via hookerheijden.zohorecruit.com

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