At a Glance
- Tasks: Work on complex family law matters and mentor junior lawyers in a supportive environment.
- Company: Forte Family Lawyers, a leading specialist firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid work, mentoring, career progression, and wellness programs.
- Other info: Enjoy regular social events and access to wellness activities like yoga and pilates.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in family law while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: 5+ years’ family law experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 85500 - 104500 $ per year.
Join Forte Family Lawyers as a Senior Associate and work on complex family law matters within a leading specialist firm.
Enjoy exceptional mentoring, flexible working, clear career progression, and a collaborative team environment.
Ideal for lawyers with 5+ years’ family law experience.
About You
You will bring
- 5 + years’ PAE with strong family law experience
- A demonstrated interest in financial and property matters.
- Excellent drafting, research and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
- The ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
- Strongorganisational skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
- About Forte Family Lawyers
We are a team of 25 family lawyers, including 5 partners all of whom are highly regarded accredited family law specialists.
We act for private clients, including third parties, in a range of family law areas including:
- Children and parenting
- Property and financial settlements
- Prenuptial and other financial agreements
- Family violence
- Child support and maintenance
- Superannuation
- International family law
Our clients are local, interstate and international.
We are committed to the ongoing development of our people and provide clear pathways for career progression within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
What We Offer
In this role, you will have access to
- Mentoring andtraining to take your legal and professional skills to the next level
- Opportunities to operate files under expert guidance and supervision
- Support to undertake specialist accreditation in family law (if not already obtained)
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills through supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
- Regular, structuredtraining on a broad range of topics
- A genuinely collaborative and supportive team culture
Why Join Forte?
We are known for our strong learning and development offering, including weeklylunches, structured development discussions and a clear capability framework to support your progression.
Work Flexibility
Hybrid working arrangements with equipment provided to set up your home office.
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to on-site yoga, pilates and a tennis court.
- Regular social and team events
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.
All applications will be considered in strict confidence.
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Senior Associate, Family Law – Hybrid Work in Melbourne employer: Forte Family Lawyers' Post
Forte Family Lawyers' Post offers exceptional mentoring and a collaborative team environment, making it an attractive employer for experienced family lawyers. The firm provides flexible working arrangements and clear career progression opportunities, allowing employees to develop their skills and advance in their careers. With a focus on complex family law matters, the company supports its staff in achieving specialist accreditation and leadership roles.
Contact Details:
Forte Family Lawyers' Post Recruitment Team
