Wills & Estates Senior Lawyer | 7+ Years PAE

Your New Firm
Our client is a boutique law firm operating across property, commercial litigation and wills and estates. Servicing multi-generational client families of high-net-worth individuals for over 4 decades, this firm is well positioned for future success across the high growth area of estates and succession law.    

Your New Role
Joining the Wills & Estates practice, you will work closely with the Special Counsel acting for a diverse range of clients, many of whom have been clients since the firm first opened their doors. Some of the work you will be exposed to will include:

• Planning and drafting of Wills
• General and Enduring Powers of Attorney
• Complex estate planning, including succession of family trusts, corporate entities, Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs), establishing testamentary discretionary trusts, business succession planning, asset and wealth protection strategies and protective and special trusts for vulnerable beneficiaries
• Deceased estate administration, including Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration, for both testate and intestate matters
• Representing executors, trustees and beneficiaries (including charitable organisations) in relation to their rights and obligations throughout the deceased estate administration process

You will also have the opportunity to work with the litigation team on cross referrals to ensure timely outcomes and continuity of care for your clients. 

Culture & Benefits
Along with a harmonious and collaborative environment, this firm:

• provides each staff member with private offices; 
• offers an attractive salary which is competitive in the market; 
• provides quality training and mentoring;
• is proud of their staff retention; and
• prioritises a healthy work/life balance with 5 billable hours per day;

Your Skills Profile

• 7+ years PAE in Wills and Estates Law;
• Ability to mentoring and develop more junior practitioners;
• Demonstrated drafting skills;
• Highly organised with strong file management skills;
• Solution orientated with excellent attention to detail;
• Outstanding service skills and pragmatic approach to identifying the best outcomes for your clients; and 
• A genuine passion and interest to specialise in Wills and Estates Law.

Private Practice | In-House | Government |  Brisbane | Sydney | Melbourne

Additional information

• Boutique firm - Inner city location | Drive to work
• Work alongside a passionate wills + estates specialist
• Collaborative + supportive firm-wide culture | Strong market salary