Wills & Estates Lawyers – Adelaide CBD and Modbury Two positions | One at each office Full-time or part-time considered $70,000–$100,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience, plus an attractive bonus scheme Build your career in wills and estates with a firm dedicated to this area of law. Varga Lawyers is seeking two lawyers to join our team—one based in Adelaide CBD and one based in Modbury. We welcome applications from lawyers with at least one year’s post-admission experience in wills and estates, or newly admitted lawyers with at least two years’ prior experience as a law clerk in wills and estates. If you have a practical foundation in this area and want to develop your expertise alongside experienced practitioners, we would like to hear from you. About Varga Lawyers Varga Lawyers is a boutique South Australian firm practising exclusively in wills and estates. Our work spans estate planning, probate, estate administration and estate litigation. Our team includes an Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates. We value careful work, clear advice and a thoughtful approach to supporting clients through important decisions and difficult times. The opportunity You will work alongside experienced lawyers, with guidance, mentoring and responsibility appropriate to your skills and experience. Your work may include:
• Taking instructions and advising clients on estate planning.
• Preparing Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Advance Care Directives.
• Preparing applications for probate and letters of administration.
• Advising and assisting executors with deceased estate administration.
• Assisting senior practitioners with complex succession matters and estate disputes.
You will build client relationships and take increasing responsibility for matters as your skills and confidence develop. About you You must have either:
• At least two years’ experience as a law clerk in wills and estates; or
• At least one year’s post-admission experience practising in wills and estates. Applicants relying on their law-clerk experience must be admitted by commencement. All applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a South Australian practising certificate. You will also bring:
• Strong attention to detail and sound drafting skills.
• Clear communication and an empathetic, professional approach to clients.
• The ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and follow matters through.
• Accountability, initiative and a willingness to seek guidance when needed.
• A collaborative approach to working with lawyers, paralegals and administrative staff.
• A commitment to learning and developing your expertise in wills and estates.
What we offer
• $70,000–$100,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience.
• An attractive bonus scheme.
• Guidance and mentoring from experienced wills and estates practitioners.
• Varied, meaningful work in a dedicated practice.
• Direct client contact and responsibility matched to your experience.
• Full-time or part-time arrangements, with flexibility considered. The advertised salary range is based on full time employment, with part-time remuneration calculated pro rata. Apply Please submit your CV and a short covering letter addressed to Vanessa Varga to
[email protected]. Tell us about the wills and estates work you have personally undertaken, your preferred office—Adelaide CBD, Modbury or either—and your preferred working arrangements. All applications will be treated confidentially.
📌 Wills & Estates Lawyers – Adelaide CBD and Modbury
🏢 Varga Lawyers
📍 Adelaide