Family Lawyer (1 - 3 years PAE) - Melbourne CBD

Job Description

Fairbank Lawyers is looking for a talented Family Lawyer to join our specialist Family Law practice in Melbourne's CBD.  This is an on-site role. 

This opportunity is ideal for an admitted Australian Lawyer who has demonstrated legal experience in the area of Family Law or can point to a history of practical experience (non-legal, i.e. paralegal or support-staff roles) in a Family Law setting.  The candidate must have prior experience working at a law firm and be familiar with working alongside other legal practitioners and team members (assistants, external experts and the like).  

Your tasks will include a variety of challenging and interesting work including but not limited to complex parenting and / or financial matters and intervention Order cases. 

Workload and duties will increase in complexity dependent upon experience, progress and learning.

A competitive salary is on offer for this role, in addition to other benefits.  Part-time (4 days minimum) candidates will also be considered. 

If this sounds like a position that interests you, please send a covering letter to the firm's Principal by email to info@fairbanklawyers.com.au explaining how you meet the above criteria, together with your curriculum vitae with two contactable referees. 

Applications close 4pm on 22 May 2026.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.  

Firm or Organisation Name

Fairbank Lawyers

Contact Name

Shalini Mendis

Email Address

info@fairbanklawyers.com.au

Telephone

(03) 9070 9802

Job Level

Post-admission

Sector

Legal services

Country

Australia

State

Victoria