Position: Managing Associate – Contested Wills & Estates

Location: Brisbane

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Team Environment: Supportive, dynamic, and professional

About Armstrong Legal

Armstrong Legal is a highly regarded national law firm with over 30 years of experience. We offer exceptional legal services from our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra. Our expertise spans across Wills & Estates, Criminal Law, Corporate Crime, Traffic Law and Family Law.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Managing Associate to lead our Contested Wills & Estates team in Brisbane. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with a proven track record in Contested Wills & Estates to manage a diverse caseload, mentor junior team members, develop and grow a practice, and collaborate with a dynamic interstate team.

The role will involve both casework as well as management of the Brisbane Contested Wills & Estates team long term. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer to step into a management role, supported by the National Practice Director and other senior staff.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide expert legal advice and representation to clients in Contested Wills & Estates matters, including complex cases.
- Manage a diverse and high-volume caseload from start to finish, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Draft high-quality legal documents, including Statements of Claim, Defences, affidavits, and court submissions.
- Represent clients in court hearings, trials, and mediations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
- Assist in the development of the firm’s wills and estates practice in QLD,



including business development and growth initiatives.
- Mentor and supervise other team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work workplace.
- Develop precedents, policies and support the National Practice Director in implementation of these.
- Participate in strategy and business meetings with the National executive.
- Managing financial targets of the team.

About You The ideal candidate will have:

- At least 5 years of post-admission experience in Wills & Estates, with a strong focus on litigation and complex matters. Specialist Accreditation would be considered favourably.
- Excellent knowledge of wills and estates law procedures and strong experience in court representation.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and a busy caseload effectively.
- A proactive, client-focused approach with a dedication to delivering exceptional legal service.
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Experience supervising and mentoring solicitors and a desire to work in a management role.

What We Offer:

- A competitive salary, based on experience and qualifications.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment with ample opportunities for career growth and development.
- Exposure to challenging and varied criminal law matters.
- A healthy work-life balance including adaptable work arrangements within a highly regarded national firm.
- Administrate support, including an accounts team, marketing, HR, dedicated tech staff and paralegal support.
- Support in obtaining Specialist Accreditation.

If you're an experienced estates practitioner looking to further your career in a well-established and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Managing Associate (Brisbane)
🏢 Armstrong Legal
📍 Brisbane