We are looking for an experienced Estate Administration Lawyer to join our growing Wills & Estates team which is made up of experienced Partners, senior associates, associates, lawyers, graduates and paralegals who practice exclusively in this area of law.
Our lawyers and support staff are empathetic and understanding when helping families and loved ones through the process of administering a deceased estate.
The successful candidate will become an integral member of the team and contribute to the overall intent and purpose of our firm, which is to help people and change their lives for the better.
About
For over 75 years, we have been dedicated to serving the local community.
We believe our brand is known for the following positioning statements:
Long established firm with 7 offices across the eastern seaboard of Australia
We are at the forefront of legal innovation & technology
Our teams act exclusively in their area of law
We care - our staff are trained to connect & communicate with our clients to help them deal with one of the biggest stressors in their lives
We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients
We help people with their matter and change their lives for the better
We are passionate advocates for social justice & change
Our values are Integrity, Understanding, and Responsibility.
We moved into our current Coolangatta beachfront offices located in The Strand building in **** and have continued to grow ever since, with over 80 staff and additional offices located at Robina Town Centre, Southport, Kingscliff, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.
We are a family orientated law firm with an emphasis on work/life balance.
We support our employees in their work environment and provide excellent office conditions, utilising the latest in practice management systems (LEAP) and technology.




Staff have modern workspaces with natural light and ergonomic equipment.
Part of our vision is to create a safe, happy work culture that promotes learning, health and purpose.
Our office systems also support working from home, if required.
We are a paperless office and have a focus on automation and technology to help with progressing our clients' matter as quickly and efficiently as possible.
We traditionally act for people in the most stressful periods of their lives, and it is very important that our lawyers, paralegals, and support staff share our intent or purpose in their working life.
We offer a structured training program for both professional and personal development and provide supervision, guidance, and mentoring from our senior lawyers.
We also provide inhouse business and personal coaching to assist in effective communication with clients, family, and colleagues.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and empathetic estate administration Lawyer (5+ years PAE) to join our Wills & Estates team.
The successful applicant will be someone who is understanding, is a good communicator, and develops a rapport with our grieving clients.
Helping families and loved ones left behind to cope with the estate issues is paramount.
You will need to be well organised and familiar with the estate administration processes so that the matters are completed as expeditiously as possible.
You will need good attention to detail, excellent file management, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a large team.




Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and assistance to clients in all aspects of estate administration;
Manage a file load of varied estate administration matters in all states and territories (mainly QLD, NSW & VIC), including obtaining grants of probate, letters of administration, unusual grants, estate distributions, intestate estates, and advice surrounding duties of an executor.
Requirements
Admission as a lawyer with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in either or both NSW & Qld Succession law
A client focused approach with the ability to maintain positive relationships with clients and referrers
Excellent drafting skills with a high level of attention to detail and commitment to delivering high quality work and service
Ability to manage multiple files, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Ability to work between all our offices
Willingness to build relationships with referrers and build your personal profile
Experience in LEAP software is beneficial, but not a requirement
What We Offer
Highly reputable law firm with an experienced team of lawyers and staff
Excellent training program and career development focus
Leading legal practice management systems and software
Healthy work environment and work-life balance
Great corporate culture with qualified/personal development and training
Well-resourced administrative team, IT, and office facilities
Experienced senior lawyers for training, mentoring and support
Excellent salary package
The Location
Modern, spacious, well-positioned offices in Coolangatta, Kingscliff, Robina Town Centre, Southport, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
This full-time position is based at our Coolangatta office.
There may be instances where you will be required to work from our other offices.
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