Family Lawyer – 3+ Years PAE | $130K+ Package + Uncapped Incentives

Narre Warren, VIC | Hybrid – 3 Days Office / 2 Days WFH

$130K+ Package. Uncapped Incentive Income. Clear Pathway to Senior Associate.

Are you an experienced Family Lawyer with 3+ years PAE looking for more than just another legal role?

Our client is a small and rapidly growing family law practice with an excellent workplace culture, great people and ambitious plans for the future.

This is an opportunity to join a business where your contribution genuinely matters, with a clear pathway to Senior Associate and future leadership opportunities.

And importantly, this isn't a role where your earning potential stops at your salary.

💰 $130,000+ Package + Uncapped Incentive Income

You'll receive a package of over $130,000 per annum, depending on experience, together with performance-based incentive bonuses offering genuine, uncapped additional earning potential.

You'll also receive a 10% incentive on all self-referred clients, giving you the opportunity to increase your income as you build strong client relationships and your professional network.

For the right proactive, highly polished go-getter, there is genuine potential to earn $140,000+ per annum.

The Opportunity

You will manage approximately 20–30+ family law matters, taking responsibility from initial instruction through to resolution.

You'll have the autonomy to manage your own matters while being supported by a collaborative and experienced team.

As the practice continues to grow, you'll also have the opportunity to mentor junior staff, contribute to the development of the team and progress into a Senior Associate and leadership position.

Your Experience

You will have demonstrated experience managing end-to-end family law matters, including:

Property matters

Children's matters

Divorce

Binding Financial Agreements (BFA's)

Parenting arrangements

Mediation

Consent Orders

Financial disclosure

Urgent recovery matters

Enforcement of Family Law Orders

Superannuation splitting

Negotiated settlements

Client negotiations and relationship management

Achieving billing targets

Court appearance experience, or a willingness to appear in court, will be highly regarded.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

Has 3+ years PAE in Family Law

Can confidently manage 20–30+ matters

Has strong end-to-end family law experience

Has a genuine client-first attitude

Is highly organised, efficient and commercially aware

Can effectively prioritise competing demands

Has demonstrated experience achieving billing targets

Takes ownership and accountability for their matters

Communicates exceptionally well with clients

Enjoys working collaboratively with a team

Is ambitious and wants to progress their career

Has the ability and desire to mentor others

Wants to play an important role in a growing business

Systems Experience

Experience with the following systems will be highly regarded:

Smokeball

Smokeball Billing

Adobe

SharePoint

Family/Property Portal

What's On Offer?

$130,000+ Package

A competitive package of over $130,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Uncapped Incentive Bonuses

Your earning potential doesn't stop at your salary.

The firm provides performance-based incentive bonuses with uncapped additional earning potential, rewarding lawyers who generate results and contribute to the growth of the practice.

10% on Self-Referred Clients

Receive a 10% incentive on all clients you personally refer to the firm.

The more you build your client network, the greater your earning potential.

Clear Career Progression

This is a growing business, and we're looking for people who want to grow with it.

There is a clear pathway to Senior Associate, with the potential to progress into a broader mentoring and leadership role as the practice continues to expand.

Hybrid Working

3 days in the office + 2 days working from home.

Excellent Workplace Culture

You'll be joining a workplace that genuinely values its people.

The firm places a strong emphasis on:

Respect

Teamwork

Mentoring

Professional development

Client service

Work-life balance

Recognising and rewarding performance

Building a positive and inclusive workplace culture

You'll have the opportunity to:

Build your practice.
Build your reputation.
Build your income.
Build your career.

With a $130K+ package, uncapped incentive earning potential, 10% incentives on self-referred clients and a genuine pathway to Senior Associate, this is an opportunity to join a business while it's still growing — and grow with it.

Apply Now

If you're an ambitious Family Lawyer looking for career progression, financial upside, flexibility and an excellent workplace culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply via Seek or simply send your resume to ••••@LocalWorkforceHire.com.au and or call 04•• ••• 567 for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

Local Workforce Hire is managing this recruitment process on behalf of our client. All applications will be treated confidentially.