Overview
Family Lawyer – Special Counsel Jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia at Eliza Legal
Title: Family Lawyer – Special Counsel
Company: Eliza Legal
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Eliza Legal, a progressive family law firm, is seeking an experienced and values-driven Senior Family Lawyer to join our growing practice. With the opening of our new Mordialloc office, this is a unique opportunity for a senior family lawyer who enjoys leadership, mentoring, and delivering exceptional client outcomes within a genuinely supportive environment.
We pride ourselves on integrity, empathy, and practical, client-focused solutions. If you’re a senior family lawyer looking for a role where your expertise is respected and your life outside work is valued, we’d love to hear from you.
Applicants seeking full-time and/or part-time hours will be considered.
Why Choose Eliza Legal?
- We genuinely enjoy what we do and the people we work with. Collaboration, respect, and a good sense of humour are part of everyday life at Eliza Legal.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely supported. Our Principal Lawyer is a mum to two young children and truly understands that the juggle is real.
- No late nights. No weekend work. Manageable, realistic workloads that allow you to do excellent work without burnout.
- Leadership opportunity: You’ll play a key role in mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals, contributing to the growth of the team and helping shape our new Mordialloc office.
- We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and leadership capability
- Other perks: birthday leave, investment in CPD, free parking and other perks.
The Role
As Special Counsel at Eliza Legal, you will:
- Manage your own caseload of family law matters, including complex parenting and property disputes
- Provide high-level legal advice from initial consultation through to resolution
- Draft affidavits, court documents, correspondence, agreements and submissions
- Appear in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (as appropriate)
- Mentor and support junior lawyers
- Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, counsel and referrers
- Contribute positively to the culture, leadership and growth of the practice
What We’re Looking For
- Admitted Australian legal practitioner with significant experience in family law
- Accredited specialisation or post-graduate qualifications in family law are highly regarded
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex family law files autonomously, and within a team
- Strong leadership qualities, with a genuine interest in mentoring and supporting others
- Excellent drafting, advocacy, negotiation and communication skills
- High levels of professionalism, discretion and emotional intelligence
- A practical, client-focused approach to family law
- Someone who doesn’t take life too seriously and has a good sense of humour
Application Process
If you’re ready to take the next step in your family law career with a firm that truly prioritises its people, we want to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a cover letter directly to our Principal, Clare Compaan, at:
Alternatively, you are very welcome to call Clare directly for a confidential discussion about the role:
📞 (03) 9776 3260
