Wills & Estates Lawyer | Perth | full-time preferred but part-time will be considered | $115,337 + depending on experience (superannuation extra)

Make a real difference in people’s lives by practicing in a practice area with a real human impact, by bringing clarity, empathy and plain language advice to individuals.

No soul crushing timesheets or 6-minute intervals of billing. Work in a team that values and appreciates you and encourages you to go home on time.

About Citizens Advice Bureau

The Citizens Advice Bureau of WA Inc (CAB) was established in 1963 and is an independent not-for-profit organisation. CAB consists of 3 sections: Legal, Mediation and Information & Referral. We provide low-cost legal advice and dispute resolution to individuals. CAB has a Perth office and nine branches, including two in regional areas.

About the Role

As a CAB Lawyer, you will be responsible for the provision of legal services on a range of routine and somewhat complex legal matters in the following areas:

· drafting Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Guardianship;

· providing legal advice on probate matters and preparing probate applications;

· providing legal advice and preparing letters of administration;

· providing legal advice only on family law matters (if you have a background in family law, no drafting required).

While this position is primarily based in the CBD, you will also be required to assist in delivering legal services to at least one (1) of our other branches.

Benefits

· flexible working arrangements including working from home.

· Christmas shut down (bonus leave).

· health and wellbeing Fitness passport program, providing a range of gym,



pool and fitness Centre discounts available for employees and their families.

Why join the CAB legal team?

If you have a commitment to social justice and making a genuine difference in people’s lives and enjoy working in a small cohesive legal team with a strong focus on collaboration and teamwork, then the CAB legal unit might be the right fit for you.

Key Requirements

· admitted to practice in Australia with eligibility to practice in WA.

· not a Restricted Practitioner.

· ideally, you have at least 3 years post-admission experience.

· can manage your own files independently, with minimal supervision and work collaboratively.

· experience in Wills and Estates.

· strong communication, drafting and client management skills.

Desirable Requirements

Experience in family law will be viewed favourably.

What attributes you bring to the role

· you have high attention to detail and hold yourself to a high standard.

· strong organisation and analytical skills.

· sound file management skills.

· you can follow established guidelines and procedures.

· your communication style is factual, formal and sensitive, given the nature of our work.

· you are someone who values working in a team, supporting your team members and can work well in a close-knit team.

Key Responsibilities:

· provide initial legal advice to clients within our practice areas,



including family law if you have experience in this area.

· drafting of legal documents including Easy Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Enduring Powers of Guardianship, Probate Applications and Applications for Letters of Administration.

· attend our branches as agreed to with the Principal Legal Officer, to deliver legal advice appointments.

· provision of community legal education.

Additional Duties:

· assist the legal department to develop and update legal resources and ensure the accuracy of legal content of publications and community legal education provided by CAB.

· assist in the training of salary and voluntary staff within the Legal Unit e.g. volunteer paralegals.

· assist with the supervision of paralegals in the Legal Unit.

· undertake continuing professional development.

· carry out any other duties as directed by the CEO or the Principal Legal Officer.

Further Information

If you have any questions about the position, please contact our Principal Legal Officer Samantha Gomez on **********@cabwa.com.au to arrange a confidential discussion.

Application Process

If you are interested in applying, please submit a copy of your current resume and a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining your suitability for the position to the above email address.

Applications close 4pm Friday 14 November.

Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered.

Interviews may commence prior to the closing date so early applications are encouraged.

Please note the Citizens Advice Bureau reserves the right to interview and appoint before the advertised closing date.

📌 Wills & Estates Lawyer (Perth)
🏢 Citizens Advice Bureau
📍 Perth