Work from Home | Senior Associate – Family Law (WA-Based)

Job description

• Are you an experienced family lawyer based in Western Australia looking to take your career to the next level?
• Are you looking for greater flexibility and the ability to work from home full time?
• Are you seeking exciting work in a supportive environment without the stressful law firm vibe?

If this sounds like you, we need to talk. We are a fast-growing, online law practice looking for experienced family law practitioners (5+ PQE) who want to help us shake up the legal industry.

About us

At Essia Law, we are on a mission to change the way Australians get legal advice. We charge in fixed fees to further our goal of being the most client-centric firm in Australia, and we work 100% online to help us not only be cost efficient, but provide a service that helps both our clients and our team balance work, life and family.

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate in Family Law based in Western Australia who is ready for the chance to run their Family Law Practice. The role is suited to candidates looking to influence strategic decisions, structure their workflow and grow their team.

Our ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years' experience in family law, with a proven track record of achieving successful outcomes for their clients and who genuinely enjoys building rewarding connections with their clients. Experience in Wills and Estates or Property Law as well will be looked on favourably.

Full and Part Time Candidates will be considered.

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• Proven experience across all areas of family law (5+ years PAE)
• Direct experience practising family law in Western Australia
• A client-centric approach with a track record of achieving timely and positive outcomes.
• Strong Leadership Skills
• A hard working, friendly, down to earth and proactive attitude
• A current WA practising certificate or a current practising certificate from another Australian state/territory with eligibility to practise in WA under the Mutual Recognition Act

Benefits on Offer:

• Work From Home: 100% Work From Home Role to support you balancing your work, your family and your life.
• Career Development: We are looking to support your professional growth as a leader in our team and a specialist in your field.
• Generous Compensation: We want to reward you with an incentive scheme that reflects the hard work you put in.
• Culture: Be a part of a friendly, supportive team. Access birthday leave and help lead fun, online team events.
• Make a difference: To your clients, to your team and to the legal industry.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum senior associate level experience at a leading firm and 5years+ PQE.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, concise and pragmatic. We are looking for a perfectionist with a practical, decision-focused business lens.
• Great interpersonal skills.

For more information:

• If you have questions regarding the role, or would like to apply, please send an email to humanresources@essialaw.com.au attaching a CV and cover email to indicate why you’d be a great fit for the role.
• Only successful candidates will be contacted.