Job Description
Overview
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Our boutique Queensland law firm is built on the belief that legal advice should be practical, accessible, relationship‐driven and genuinely useful to clients. The firm has a strong reputation across business advisory, property and private client services and is expanding its Wills & Estates practice. We are looking for a capable lawyer who can confidently manage matters with a high level of autonomy while benefiting from ongoing mentoring and support from senior practitioners.
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The Role
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You will work across a broad mix of Wills & Estates matters:
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Drafting wills and enduring powers of attorney
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Testamentary trusts
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Probate applications
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Letters of administration
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Advising executors and beneficiaries
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Succession planning for business owners
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Estate planning and estate administration
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Some estate dispute matters as experience allows
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Direct client engagement and file ownership with minimal supervision
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Collaboration with senior lawyers on complex files
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About You
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We are looking for someone who is technically strong, commercially minded, emotionally intelligent, and loves a collaborative working environment.
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Qualifications
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3-8 years PQE in Wills & Estates law within a Queensland private practice environment
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Strong experience running estate planning and estate administration files with limited supervision
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Experience managing client relationships directly
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Excellent drafting and communication skills
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Practical, solutions‐focused approach
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Confidence managing competing priorities and deadlines
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Genuine interest in building long‐term client relationships
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Collaborative and down‐to‐earth attitude
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Bonus if you practice in other areas too!
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Experience acting for small business owners and high‐net‐worth clients will be highly regarded
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What's on Offer
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Salary package of $100,000‐$150,000 + Super (depending on experience)
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A hybrid model is available (typically 1–2 days WFH), with flexibility supported in a collaborative team environment
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Ongoing mentoring and training from senior lawyers
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A modern and relaxed firm culture
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High levels of autonomy and client responsibility
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Solid systems, technology and operational support
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Genuine career progression opportunities
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Direct exposure to quality clients and varied matters
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No big‐firm politics
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Additional Information
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Ongoing mentoring and training from senior lawyers
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A modern and relaxed firm culture, no big‐firm politics
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Strong systems, technology and operational support
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All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
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