AddressJoin a team with a commitment to each other; a strong community contribution; and a drive to achieve quality results for clients.
McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm, working with reputable national and international clients. We work on big matters but work in small teams. Employees of all levels are given direct exposure to clients and exciting opportunities to get involved in the firm.
Our goal is for every employee to build a rewarding career that is rich with opportunity, satisfying relationships and a sense of achievement. We do this through extensive training and career development opportunities that allow our employees to prosper.
We are backed by a national team of over 400 staff located in Brisbane, Sydney, and Canberra. McCullough Robertson is a big firm, without the attitude.
The Role
We are currently seeking a Wills and Estates Lawyer to join our vibrant Brisbane office.
Our Estates team assist with the collection of estate assets from various institutions and liaise with the estate’s creditors where appropriate. They specialise in family provision applications, equitable claims, constructive trusts, will and trust deed validation, interpretation and drafting of wills and cy-pres applications, while advising on the rights of trustees and beneficiaries in relation to trusts. The team approaches all matters in a commercial way to achieve the best result possible for our clients.
This role will allow you to liaise with clients directly and take ownership of transactions, with the close support of your Partner and senior authors within the team.
Experience
As the successful candidate, you will have between two and four years post-admission experience within the Estates field. You will display an outstanding client service ethic, a desire to provide technically excellent advice and the enthusiasm to play a part in the continued growth of our team. You must be a strong communicator, with the ability to work well both autonomously and as a part of our close-knit team. Most importantly, you will have a genuine interest in Estates, with a desire to build your career in this space.
Benefits
At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results.
We offer the following benefits for our employees:
- Dedicated Diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
- Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
- Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well as coaching and leadership support;
- Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; and
- In-house barista and end-of-trip facilities.
Inclusion and Diversity
We are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Our commitment is to create an accessible, inclusive and informed workplace, where we can collectively make a difference for everyone, including people with disability, to gain equal opportunities and grow their career at McR. This is our commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we bring to life our McR values.
An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly – Diversity Law Firm of the Year.
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button, and submit your application on-line. Alternatively, please contact Sophie Sims on 07 3914 8*** for a confidential discussion.
We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
