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Family Lawyer


Job Location:

Narre Warren - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 isnt a role where your earning potential stops at your salary.

$130000 Package Uncapped Incentive Income

Youll receive a package of over $130000 per annum depending on experience together with performance-based incentive bonuses offering genuine uncapped additional earning potential.

Youll 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 $140000 per annum.

The Opportunity

You will manage approximately 2030 family law matters taking responsibility from initial instruction through to resolution.

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

As the practice continues to grow youll 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
  • Childrens matters
  • Divorce
  • Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs)
  • 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

Were looking for someone who:

  • Has 3 years PAE in Family Law
  • Can confidently manage 2030 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

Whats On Offer

$130000 Package

A competitive package of over $130000 per annum depending on experience.

Uncapped Incentive Bonuses

Your earning potential doesnt 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 were 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

Youll 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

Youll 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 its still growing and grow with it.

Apply Now

If youre an ambitious Family Lawyer looking for career progression financial upside flexibility and an excellent workplace culture wed love to hear from you.

Apply via Seek or simply send your resume to and or callfor 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.