Criminal/Family Law Solicitor – 2+ Years PAE

MC Lawyers and Associates is a well-established and growing law firm seeking a capable and driven Junior Solicitor to join our practice. We are a Criminal law and Family Law practice. We are currently looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic criminal/family lawyer to join our supportive and driven team.

This role offers exposure to a wide range of matters and the opportunity to develop your advocacy and client management skills in a supportive environment, working side by side with our principal solicitor.

About the Role

You will work closely with our senior practitioner and be actively involved in:

Attending the FCFCOA on first return dates and general family law appearances

Ability to manage your own files, including appearances

Instructing counsel in interim defended hearings and trials

Preparing and drafting Binding Financial Agreements and Consent Orders

Managing client files and correspondence with professionalism and efficiency

Assisting across broader matters as required

Attend Court for Mention and Contest Mention hearings

Instruct in Contested hearings and indicatable matters

Prepare and draft submissions

While your primary role will be to focus on matters surrounding Criminal Law, exposure to Family Law matters is highly regarded and available for applicants with relevant experience or interest.

Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

Admission as a Solicitor in Australia with a minimum of 2 years post-admission experience

Solid experience in Criminal Law (essential)

Strong advocacy skills and confidence in court appearances

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft precise legal documents

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

A proactive, team-oriented approach with genuine client focus. Our clients are our number one priority and our core focus.

Ability to work collaboratively with your team and independently, in our growing team.

Family Law experience will be highly regarded but is not essential

Knowledge in the use of legal software’s (exposure to smokeball will be regarded but not essential)

What We Offer / Benefits

Exposure to diverse and challenging Criminal Law matters

Mentoring and professional development in a collaborative environment

The opportunity to build and refine courtroom and client management skills

A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience

A supportive firm culture that values initiative, growth, and excellence

Highly encouraged and supportive work life balance

Flexible working arrangements – we are currently operating remotely, with a new office opening in Essendon later this year

Salary package will come with experience

How to Apply

Please forward your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. For further enquiries, feel free to contact our office on (03) 9111 9945.