Elijah Li is a solicitor admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of South Australia and the High Court of Australia. Fluent in Mandarin, Elijah brings a wealth of experience in Family Law to his role at Shorter Legal in Gawler. His journey in the legal field began with a focus on Family Law, Children's Law, and Wills and Estates at a respected law firm in Wollongong, NSW. Here, he gained valuable insights working alongside the firm's directors. His tenure at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia as a Legal Case Manager and later as a Judge's Associate enriched his understanding of Family Law litigation and the Australian Family Court system. Outside his legal practice, Elijah is actively engaged in his local community. With nearly ten years in Youth and Children's Ministry, he excels in mentoring and relationship-building while offering significant insights into child development and mental health needs. Elijah holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) with Distinction from the University of Wollongong, alongside a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law. He is also accredited in Youth Mental Health First Aid by Mental Health First Aid Australia.
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Lawyer
Shorter Legal
May 2025 - Present • 1 year 6 months
Associate to His Honour Judge Cole
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Jan 2023 - Apr 2025 • 2 years 3 months
Legal Case Manager to Judicial Registrar Thomas
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Apr 2022 - Jan 2023 • 9 months
Trainee Youth Minister
Bulli Anglican Church
Apr 2021 - Dec 2021 • 8 months
Law Clerk
Johnson Horsley Lawyers
Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 • 4 years 11 months
Work Experience Student
Johnson Horsley Lawyers
Apr 2016 - Present • 10 years 7 months
Work Experience Student
RMB Lawyers
Oct 2014 - Present • 12 years 1 month
Bachelor of Law & Bachelor of Arts
University of Wollongong
2017 - 2021
Higher School Certificate
The Illawarra Grammar School
2013 - 2016
Last checked: 26 Mar 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board
