
Family Law - Associate
Hope Earle Lawyers
Posted 3 days ago
Hope Earle Lawyers & Advisors is seeking an experienced and passionate Family Lawyer to join our Melbourne CBD office. This is a full-time opportunity for a lawyer with at least 1.5 years post-admission experience, ideally with a focus on family law.
About You
You will be:
Admitted to practice in Victoria and the High Court of Australia;
Experienced in family law (minimum 1.5 years PQE – more experienced candidates are encouraged to apply);
Comfortable with drafting legal documents and court material with a high degree of accuracy;
Willing and able to appear at mentions, directions hearings, and mediations;
Genuinely passionate about family law and committed to developing your career in this area;
A strong communicator with good attention to detail, initiative and client focus;
Keen to work both collaboratively and independently on files.
The Work
You will work on a wide range of interesting and complex family law matters, including:
Parenting and property disputes (including matters involving high net-worth individuals and international elements);
Binding Financial Agreements;
Litigation involving complex trust, corporate, and estate structures;
Serious allegations, relocation cases, and recovery applications;
Attending court and mediation regularly.
You will work closely with a senior and respected team of Principals, Senior Associates, and Consultants – all of whom are committed to mentoring, professional development, and high quality legal work.
Why Join Hope Earle?
Reputable, growing firm with offices in Melbourne and the Gold Coast;
Complex, high-quality work with real autonomy and client contact;
Strong career progression opportunities and regular mentoring;
Supportive team culture with a focus on professional excellence and wellbeing;
Hybrid work arrangements and use of leading legal tech platforms (LawMaster, Microsoft365);
Modern CBD office with an open-door policy and inclusive workplace culture.
We believe in developing lawyers who are not only excellent in legal analysis, but also confident advocates, effective problem-solvers, and trusted advisors.
About Hope Earle Lawyers
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