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.AboutFor 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 AustraliaWe are at the forefront of legal innovation & technologyOur teams act exclusively in their area of lawWe care - our staff are trained to connect & communicate with our clients to help them deal with one of the biggest stressors in their livesWe strive to provide exceptional service to our clientsWe help people with their matter and change their lives for the betterWe are passionate advocates for social justice & changeOur 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 protected, 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 RoleWe 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.ResponsibilitiesProvide 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.RequirementsAdmission as a lawyer with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in either or both NSW & Qld Succession lawA client focused approach with the ability to maintain positive relationships with clients and referrersExcellent drafting skills with a high level of attention to detail and commitment to delivering high quality work and serviceAbility to manage multiple files, prioritize workload and meet deadlinesAbility to work between all our officesWillingness to build relationships with referrers and build your personal profileExperience in LEAP software is beneficial, but not a requirementWhat We OfferHighly reputable law firm with an experienced team of lawyers and staffExcellent training program and career development focusLeading legal practice management systems and softwareHealthy work environment and work-life balanceGreat corporate culture with professional/personal development and trainingWell-resourced administrative team, IT, and office facilitiesExperienced senior lawyers for training, mentoring and supportExcellent salary packageThe LocationModern, 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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