Solicitor I-Iii (Estate Planning)

Solicitor I-III Estate Planning - NSW Trustee & Guardian

• 1x Temporary full-time opportunity up to 12 months
• Location: Work from any NSWTG branch location, with flexible working options negotiable.
• Legal Officer I-III. Base Salary $74,050 pa to $125,521, plus superannuation, and annual leave loading.

About us
At NSW Trustee & Guardian, we protect, promote, and support the rights, dignity, choices and wishes of our customers. Whether we are writing a Will, acting as an executor, attorney, trustee, guardian, or financial manager, we are here for critical moments in our customers' lives. Join our dedicated NSW Government agency and make a difference in the lives of over 47,000 people each year.
About the team
The Estate Planning & Administration division is responsible for delivering NSW Trustee & Guardian's commercial services in Will making, as trustee, attorney, and as administrator/executor of deceased estates. The teams administer assets in accordance with the functions and obligations under the relevant legislation and make legal decisions within legal frameworks and NSWTG's prescribed delegations. The division delivers high quality service using a customer-centred approach and is delivered by:

• Estate Administration
• Trust and Powers of Attorney administration
• Intestate, Life Estates and Crime Confiscation/Civil Forfeiture administration
• Wills and Estate Planning?

About the role
The role is responsible for drafting complex Wills and Estate Planning instruments and providing advice to NSW Trustee & Guardian customers regarding complex Estate Planning issues. You will be required to interpret, analyse and advise in relation to a range of legal documents relevant to the customer's Estate Planning needs. The role proactively contributes to team performance and the delivery of professional, high quality and timely Wills and Estate Planning services which increases market share and supports the delivery of professional Estate Planning services across NSW in a financially sustainable way.
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About you

• You have experience in delivering professional, high-quality Wills and Estate Planning services to customers that are consistent with NSW Trustee & Guardian's Customer Excellence Principles.
• You can interpret and prepare complex legal documents such as Wills, Powers of Attorney, Enduring Guardianship Appointments, trusts, reports, submissions, briefing notes, deeds, and contracts.
• You have the knowledge to provide efficient and effective legal services and advice to customers directly in accordance with case law, legislation, policy, guidelines, and practice standards and provide guidance and support to staff to ensure delivery of quality professional planning ahead services.

Our commitment to diversity
Our workplace reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTI community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Essential Requirements

• Legal Qualifications and must be admitted to practice with current NSW practising certificate.
• Ideally you will have at least 2 years post admission experience and you must have experience in Estate Planning (experience in estate administration and estate litigation will be an advantage).
• Willingness to contribute to and participate in having phone calls and team email accounts monitored for quality assurance initiatives and projects.
• Available to work after hours and weekends as required.
• Current driver licence and ability to travel across NSW as required.

What we offer:
NSW Trustee & Guardian offers interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real purpose.
Other benefits of joining us include:

• work-life balance with flexible work options (working from different work locations)
• various leave options (recreation, parental, and flex leave of up to 24 days per year)
• career development including acting opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport and employee assistance program, and annual flu vaccinations

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To apply for this role:

• Complete the online application
• Submit a resume (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills, experience and suitability
• Answer the following targeted questions (maximum two pages):
• Describe an ethical dilemma you have been faced with in your work as a solicitor. How did you approach the issue and what was the outcome?
• Identify a recent challenging issue you have dealt with in an Estate Planning matter. For example, you may have had a difficult will to draft, or the circumstances and asset structures presented challenges. What aspects of the issue made it challenging? How did you deal with those aspects?

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Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday, 4 February 2024
For enquiries about the role, please contact Natalie Darcy by email:
For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Smith, Talent Advisor by email: .
Notes

• Offers of employment will be subject to reference checks and relevant clearances.
• A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles valid for 18-months.
• If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture via email at