This position at Romer Maud Family Lawyers offers an exciting opportunity for experienced Associate or Senior Associate passionate about family law. The role involves managing complex family law cases & fostering strong client relationships within a supportive, flexible, and technologically advanced environment. With a focus on compassionate service, work-life balance, and a commitment to growth, this position is ideal for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact while enjoying flexibility and competitive compensation.
At Romer Maud Family Lawyers we understand that family law is demanding, often unpredictable and matters are rarely easy. For this reason, we place emphasis on:
Establishing a sustainable pace enables us to not only assist more clients, it also allows us to maintain fulfilling lives outside of work.
As we embark on an exciting growth phase, this opportunity allows an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to help shape the firm’s future. We believe this role is ideal for someone ready to manage complex family law matters with confidence while also nurturing the next generation of lawyers.
At this stage in your career, you are likely drawn to the complexities of family law and find it fulfilling to support clients during challenging times.
The start with, we’re after a professional with:
A minimum of four years PAE;
Experience in handling medium to high complexity family law matters, including property and parenting cases (with the required qualifications & registrations of course);
Advocacy experience, with court appearance experience highly desirable;
A client-focused mindset, with a continuous improvement approach towards client service;
A passion for guiding junior team members;
Alignment with the values of a Collaborative Practice approach;
More than anything, you’re a person who values relationships—whether that’s building a solid foundation with clients or working in harmony with your team.
In this role, success isn’t just about hitting billable targets. It’s about providing compassionate and excellent client service, providing clarity and peace of mind for clients, and efficient resolutions. Your focus will be on building strong relationships and independently running your files.
Key responsibilities include:
We are a modern firm, embracing technology to achieve efficiency in our workflows. While our solicitors handle their own correspondence, our experienced Assistant is on hand to ensure you’re not overwhelmed by paperwork.
With two female directors each bringing over 15 years of experience, Romer Maud has been in operation for 6 years, and is now one of the leading family law firms in the Central Victoria region, the Macedon Ranges region, as well as having offices in the legal district in Melbourne.
We’re more than just lawyers though – we’re a well-connected team that values each other’s time and skills. Whilst we’re mostly remote, we meet in person once a week, to strengthen these relationships and to have some fun together.
And we want to reward you appropriately and are considering a salary range $110,000 – 160,000. We will openly discuss and explore this with you.
We know your time is valuable.
To apply: Please submit your resume and very brief responses to our questions below:
We will be in touch via email in the first instance.
Not sure if you meet all the criteria? Don’t worry! We value passion, potential, and alignment with our values not just experience. Go on apply today, let’s see where it takes you.
If you’re interested in this position, apply by completing all fields in the form below & attaching your resume with a cover letter.
