Join an established Brisbane commercial law firm and work within an experienced succession team across estate planning, estate administration and related advisory matters.
Working directly with a Partner, Senior Associate and Consultant, you will have the support to strengthen your technical skills while taking greater ownership of files and client relationships.
This role will suit a Wills & Estates Lawyer who has built a solid foundation and is ready for more responsibility, broader exposure and the opportunity to continue progressing within a well-established practice.
The Role
- Drafting wills, including testamentary trust wills
- Preparing enduring powers of attorney and related estate planning documents
- Advising clients on estate planning and succession strategies
- Managing deceased estate administration matters
- Reviewing family trusts, company structures and asset arrangements
- Preparing supporting succession and asset planning documentation
- Liaising directly with clients, accountants and other professional advisers
- Conducting client meetings and progressing matters from initial instructions through to completion
- Managing your own files with support on more complex matters
- Assisting with estate and succession disputes where required
About You
You will ideally have:
- Approximately 2-4 years PAE, though candidates with less PAE and a genuine interest in estate planning are encouraged to apply
- Practical experience in Wills & Estates
- Exposure to estate planning and deceased estate administration
- Solid drafting and attention to detail
- Sound file management skills
- Confidence communicating directly with clients
- A professional and empathetic approach
- A genuine interest in building your career in succession law
What’s on Offer
- An established practice with consistent workflow
- Direct access to a Partner, Senior Associate and Consultant
- Quality estate planning and estate administration work
- Exposure to more complex succession and structuring matters
- Regular client contact and increasing file ownership
- Strong mentoring and technical development
- A collaborative and well-resourced team
- Long-term career development within an established Brisbane firm