AddressGraduate or Junior Lawyer – Estate and Succession Planning
We are looking for a graduate/ junior lawyer with a passion for estate and succession planning to join CGW’s commercial and private client team. As a graduate/ junior lawyer, you will have the opportunity to be mentored and work alongside some of Queensland’s recognised ‘Best Lawyers’ and gain invaluable insights and skills in the field of estate and succession planning.
The Role:
As a member of the commercial and private client team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the partners and other members of the team in delivering outstanding legal services to our clients. The ideal candidate will have a passion and genuine learning interest for estate and succession planning and have strong research and analytical skills. The key responsibilities of this role include:
- Assisting senior lawyers in drafting Wills, Power of Attorneys, and other estate planning documents
- Conducting legal research on complex estate and succession planning matters
- Assisting with management of client matters and managing client communication
- Collaborating with other lawyers and practice areas within the firm
To be successfulin this role, you will need:
- Genuine passion and interest in the private client space and estate planning and succession space in particular
- Bachelor of Laws
- Be eligible to complete PLT and obtain a practising certificate
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to apply critical thinking
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Committed to providing outstanding client service and contributing to CGW’s internal culture
Benefits
- Work with renowned experts in succession planning and aligned areas to build your knowledge
- ‘5-star’ Employer of Choice by HRD and Australasian Lawyer and 2024 Beaton Client Choice Award winners for ‘best law & related services firm’ ($30m - $100m revenue)
- Genuine career growth and learning opportunities
- Become part of a successful and highly regarded team with support from some of the best practitioners in their field
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives
- Wellness facilities and onsite classes (i.e. yoga and mindfulness)
- Flexible work arrangements
- Competitive salary and parental leave policy
- Other benefits: purchased leave program (pre-tax), novated leasing, corporate medical insurance plans, networking, and social events and much more!
About Cooper Grace Ward
Cooper Grace Ward is a leading independent law firm based in Brisbane. We are a full-service law firm providing a range of legal service to clients nationally and internationally. We are a vibrant, energetic, growing, and diverse team committed to supporting and developing our people to meet the changing needs of our clients. We take personal responsibility and pride in our work and have fun while we do it. We strive to be leaders in everything we do, and our impressive achievements can be viewed on our website.
Our workplace policies and strong values foster a safe and inclusive work environment. Cooper Grace Ward hires a diverse workforce, including people of all genders, ages, cultures, ethnicities, those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+ and people with disabilities.
If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, and you value mutual respect, curiosity and excellence like we do then we would like to talk with you.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia
