Family Law - Senior Associate / Special Counsel
We seek experienced family lawyers (8+ years) to advise high-net-worth clients. Work with industry leaders, receive excellent benefits & autonomy.
About Us
Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 10 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
Due to growth, we are interested in speaking with senior practitioners with at least 8 years’ experience in family law. You will work alongside accredited specialists and industry-leading Partners in Melbourne, including John Mazzotta, Damian Harriss, and Sally Baker, with added support from our Family Law teams nationally.
The role will see you representing high net worth clients based both locally and overseas on a wide range of matters including divorce, property settlements, parenting disputes, financial agreements, child support, and family violence. You will also act in both alternative dispute resolution (e.g. mediations and settlement conferences) and litigated disputes, primarily in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
We will support you in building and growing your practice and in return, you will enjoy a competitive remuneration package, performance-based incentives, and autonomy in the conduct of your practice.
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have at least 8 years’ experience practising in family law. You will have in-depth knowledge of family law principles, procedures, and regulations. You will be working with clients at their most vulnerable state and as such, you will demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to display empathy and build rapport, and maintain professional relationships with clients and colleagues. The successful candidate will have robust leadership skills and the ability to mentor junior lawyers.
What We Offer
We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:
- Dress for your day;
- Discounted health insurance;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
- Study and exam leave;
- Competitive referral bonus; and
- Other amazing perks!
Apply
All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.
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📌 Family Law - Senior Associate / Special Counsel Melbourne FullTime
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