About the role

Step into your next big career move – A leading CBD-based law firm, renowned for its excellence in estate litigation, is actively seeking a talented Estate Litigation Lawyer to join their growing team. With a track record of strategic growth under forward-thinking Directors, this firm offers you the chance to take ownership of complex matters, drive results for high-calibre clients, and carve out a long-term career in a high-performing, specialist environment.

Benefits

In addition to a market-competitive salary (and bonus structure), you’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your work-life balance and professional growth. These include

- flexible work arrangements
- an extra week of annual leave
- achievable daily billable targets set at just 5 hours p/d
- a fantastic annual staff conference focused on learning, development, and team connection

Duties

In this role, you will:

- Work as part of a supportive team, including a Director and Special Counsel
- Focus primarily on Estate Litigation matters, including: Estate disputes and will challenges;Guardianship and capacity disputes




- Manage your own files under supervision
- Assist with more complex matters as required
- Liaise with clients and other stakeholders professionally and effectively

Skills & experience

The ideal candidate will have:

- 5+ years PAEand extensive experience with estate litigation matters and estate administration
- Solid technical skills, commercial awareness and strong empathy
- Highly developed communication skills at all levels, good attention to detail and 'client service' driven
- Excellent time management & organisational skills to manage competing priorities

About our client

Our client is a well-regarded CBD-based law firm experiencing steady, strategic growth and known for its team of skilled and dedicated lawyers. Recognised as one of Victoria's leading firms in estate litigation, they offer a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture, with approachable Partners and exceptional mentoring that fosters professional development at every stage.

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📌 Estate Litigation (Senior Associate/Special Counsel) (Melbourne)
🏢 Legal People
📍 Melbourne