Multiple Opportunities | CBD & Inner/South-Eastern Suburbs | Hybrid Flexibility

Your Wills & Estates Experience Could Take You Somewhere Better

If you're an experienced Wills & Estates Legal Assistant, Probate Clerk or Paralegal and you're wondering what else is out there, I'd love to have a conversation.

I'm currently working with multiple law firms across Melbourne who are looking for experienced support professionals to join their Wills & Estates teams.

These aren't one-size-fits-all opportunities.

Depending on what you're looking for, you could find yourself working one-on-one with a highly experienced estate litigator, supporting Partners across a broad Wills & Estates practice, managing a portfolio of high-net-worth clients, or joining a close-knit team where collaboration is at the heart of everything they do.

And the best part?

You don't need to choose your next move based on a job description alone. We can have a confidential conversation about what you're looking for, and I'll talk you through the opportunities that genuinely align with your experience and career goals.

The Opportunities

I am currently recruiting across a range of Wills & Estates environments, including:

CBD

Work within established Melbourne CBD practices supporting experienced practitioners across estate litigation, probate and complex estate matters.

One opportunity offers the chance to work closely and one-on-one with a highly experienced estate litigator, providing high-level support across complex and interesting matters.

South-Eastern Suburbs

Join a collaborative Wills & Estates team supporting two Partners across the full spectrum of Wills & Estates work, including estate planning, probate, estate administration and litigation.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being part of a team while still having genuine responsibility and ownership of their work.

Bayside





Step into a Paralegal opportunity supporting a substantial portfolio of high-net-worth clients, working across sophisticated Wills & Estates matters and providing hands-on support throughout the client lifecycle.

Inner-City Opportunities

A number of additional opportunities are available across Melbourne's inner-city suburbs, offering exposure to a variety of Wills & Estates and Probate matters within established and highly regarded practices.

Depending on the role, you may be working closely with senior practitioners or as part of a broader team environment.

The Work Depending on the opportunity, your responsibilities may include:

- Preparing Probate and Letters of Administration applications
- Assisting with the administration of deceased estates
- Supporting estate planning and Wills matters
- Working across estate litigation and complex disputes
- Drafting correspondence and legal documentation
- Liaising with executors, beneficiaries and external stakeholders
- Managing estate assets, distributions and related documentation
- Coordinating matters from commencement through to completion
- Managing files, diaries and key deadlines
- Providing high-level support to Partners, Principals and senior practitioners
- Working with high-net-worth clients and complex estate matters

About You

To be considered, you'll have previous experience working within Wills & Estates, Probate or Estate Litigation in a law firm environment.

You may be:

- A Senior Legal Assistant looking for your next career move
- An experienced Probate Clerk ready to step into a broader role
- A Wills & Estates Paralegal looking for greater responsibility




- Someone with a strong background in estate litigation
- An experienced legal support professional looking to move into a more sophisticated practice

You'll bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities, along with a genuine interest in developing your career within Wills & Estates.

Experience with LEAP or similar legal practice management systems will be highly regarded.

Why Consider These Opportunities? The firms I'm currently working with offer a range of benefits, including:

- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Supportive Partners and Principals who genuinely value their legal support teams
- Opportunities to work on complex and high-quality matters
- Boutique and established law firms with solid staff retention
- Collaborative and friendly team environments
- Genuine opportunities for career development
- CBD, inner-city and south-eastern suburban locations
- The opportunity to work with experienced and highly regarded Wills & Estates practitioners
- Roles offering both autonomy and strong team support

Whether you're looking for greater flexibility, more interesting work, a stronger team environment, a step up in responsibility, or simply a fresh start , I'd love to hear from you.

You don't need to be actively looking.

Let's have a confidential conversation about what you're doing now, what you'd like to be doing next, and I'll let you know which opportunities might be worth exploring.

To Apply Click Apply Now to submit your CV, or for a confidential discussion about these or other Wills & Estates opportunities, please contact:

Leni Di Primo

Recruitment Consultant – empire group

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At empire group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

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📌 Senior Wills & Estates Paralegal – Hybrid Role (Melbourne)
🏢 empire group
📍 Melbourne