Family Law Partner - National Law Firm - Melbourne CBD Office

Are you an experienced Family Law Partner with a passion for delivering exceptional client service? This prestigious national law firm is seeking a highly skilled Family Law Salary Partner to join their growing Brisbane team.

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Key Responsibilities: As the Family Law Salary Partner, you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of family law matters and managing a team that provides services in the following areas, including:

Client Interaction: Attend initial client conferences, providing expert advice on family law matters, including property settlements and children’s issues.

Domestic Violence (DV) Experience: Advise and represent clients in DV-related family law matters.

Property and Children’s Matters: Handle complex property and children’s matters, providing strategic and practical legal advice.

Drafting & Correspondence: Draft high-quality legal correspondence for clients, other solicitors, independent experts, superannuation funds, the court, and Counsel.

Agreements: Prepare Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs) and Binding Child Support Agreements (BCSAs).

Negotiation: Engage in extensive negotiations, including property settlements and children's matters, to secure optimal outcomes for clients.

Court Documents: Draft, finalise, file, and serve court documents, ensuring compliance with all relevant legal requirements.

Court Appearances: Attend First Returns, conciliation conferences, interim defended hearings, and final trials.

Mediation & Conciliation: Some experience in attending mediations and conciliation conferences, handling interim defended hearings, and final trials.

Court Preparation & Counsel Instruction: Draft memorandums to Counsel, prepare briefs, and attend to instruct Counsel at various court events.

Divorce Proceedings: Draft and manage Applications for Divorce, attending hearings as required.

Costs Agreements: Prepare and manage costs agreements and notices, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Police Prosecution Negotiation: Negotiate with police prosecution on behalf of clients, leveraging your experience as a duty solicitor.

Intervention Orders: Advise clients on their rights and potential outcomes in relation to Intervention Orders, ensuring sensitive and effective representation.

Wills & Powers of Attorney: Take instructions, provide advice, and draft, finalize, and execute Wills and Powers of Attorney for clients.

Managing and Existing Team: This will be you taking the lead, but more importantly being a leader and putting your hand up and taking responsibility for your team and leading them to success.

About You:

Must hold a practicing certificate in Victoria or equivalent.

Must be at the Partner level or Special Counsel level with a proven track record of Family Law experience.

Specialist accreditation is highly regarded, but not essential.

Must have a business development mindset and wanting to grow and mentor the team.

Extensive experience in family law, including property and children’s matters.

Proven ability to negotiate complex settlements and represent clients at various court events.

Experience in Wills and Powers of Attorney, including drafting and executing these legal documents.

Ability to handle multiple matters concurrently while providing high-quality service to clients.

Strong drafting, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Experience instructing Counsel and managing legal teams to deliver client-focused outcomes.

Excellent knowledge of family law legislation and procedures.

A demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior lawyers and legal staff.

Why Join Us?

National Firm: Work with a leading national law firm that offers a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative environment.

Career Growth: Excellent opportunities for career advancement and professional development within the firm.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility and balance that comes with working in a top-tier family law firm.

Competitive Salary: Attractive remuneration package and benefits commensurate with experience.

If you are a driven Family Lawyer looking to take the next step in your career and work within a prestigious national law firm, we encourage you to apply. Join our dedicated and high-performing team in Brisbane and make a lasting impact on the lives of clients.

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If you want to find out more, please give Mitch at DiMention Recruitment a call on 0400 244 544 or (07) 5501 9242 and quote reference "100425MA2" for a confidential discussion or APPLY now.