Lawyer, Family | Melbourne
At Macpherson Kelley, people come first, always. Our clients and team are at the heart of everything we do.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Lawyer to join our growing Family Law team in the Melbourne office. You will work directly with experienced Principals Natalie Fielding and Brendan Herbert, supported by a skilled and collaborative team.
This is a highly supportive and hands-on role, offering exposure to a broad range of complex family law matters. You will play an active role in managing files and working closely with clients during what can often be challenging and sensitive times.
Key responsibilities:
- Divorce and separation matters.
- Parenting and child custody arrangements.
- Property settlements and financial agreements.
- Drafting court documents and correspondence.
- Attending client meetings, mediations, and court (where appropriate).
About You To be successful in this role you will have:
- Admission to practice law in Victoria.
- Experience in parenting, property, or financial matters.
- A genuine interest in practising in family law.
- Strong problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
- A strong client‑focused mindset and a passion for achieving commercially sound outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging directly with clients.
- The ability to work autonomously with appropriate support, as well as collaboratively.
Our Firm
Macpherson Kelley is a national Commercial law firm that thinks differently. Our people possess a rare combination of commercial acumen, legal ingenuity, and human insight. That’s why we treat each client’s business as if it’s our own, delivering intelligent recommendations they can act on. With offices in Dandenong, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney as well as international connections through our Pacific Legal Network, Multilaw and PrivacyRules partners, our lawyers collaborate across practice areas and borders to take care of any legal issues faced by our clients.
Our People Promise
The best thing about Macpherson Kelley is its people. Really good people and talented lawyers, in an inclusive, high performing and positive workplace culture achieve great things. We are flexible and outcome focused in how we work, so you can get on with the job. Together, we believe in better and are ambitious for growth, and we understand that growth comes from leveraging all business and learning opportunities, many of which are delivered through our practical and commercially focused Macpherson Kelley Business School.
Our benefits include mentoring programs, additional leave options, and generous parental leave policies. Learn more about building your career with us at www.mk.com.au/careers.
