At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the succession law practice, managing cases and mentoring junior lawyers.
- Company: Award-winning, fast-growing law firm with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, generous benefits, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in succession law.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in wills/estates law and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 10000 - 10000 $ per year.
AFL Recruitment - Accounting Financial Legal – Woollahra NSW Hybrid
Our client is a multi-award winning forward-thinking, exponentially growing multi-disciplinary law firm looking to formalise and grow their existing Succession Law practice.
In this highly valued newly created role as the firm’s KEY GO-TO succession lawyer, reporting to the Managing Partner & GM, you will love the autonomy, variety, and satisfaction of your 3-dimensional role:
- Hands-on managing your own personal case load solving all types of interesting succession law issues/disputes across the full spectrum (both advisory/transactions and litigation) including:
- Estate/succession planning issues
- Testamentary trusts/asset protection
- Wills/powers of attorney
- Probate and administration of estates
- Contested wills/estates litigation (Family Provision Act claims)
- Partaking in business development/marketing to further grow the practice
- As the practice grows, taking on a leadership/mentoring/training role supporting succession lawyers/paralegals (and reducing your own file load)
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Your future is BRIGHT - perfect timing as the firm continues its ongoing success and growth
- Your OWN territory and full autonomy
- Exciting career growth path towards HEAD PRACTICE GROUP LEADER (subject to performance) where you can participate in strategic business decision-making and ‘drive’ YOUR practice
- Rare 3-D variety - estate planning/wills, estate administration, and estate litigation
- Valued, Accepted, and Appreciated - clients and staff are treated like FAMILY
- People and Relationship focused culture where you can make friends and have some fun with friendly and positive colleagues
- Caring, Generous, and Supportive boss who loves to reward high performing staff and will provide the resources required to help you grow your own practice/clients over time
- Extra performance bonus and guaranteed extra for each year of service
- Generous financial support (up to $10K/year) for further education/studies
- Flexibility - 1 day/week work from home
WHO YOU ARE
We are interested in hearing from you if you:
- Are admitted as a lawyer in NSW and have minimum 6 years post-admission experience (or more up to senior associate/special counsel) in wills/estates law
- Have broad-ranging experience across estate planning/wills, estate administration, and estate litigation with proven ability to manage your own practice without or with minimal supervision
- Are preferably (not essential) an ACCREDITED SPECIALIST in succession law and/or have attained/studying a Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Wills and Estates) or Master of Laws specializing in Wills/Estates
- Have strong time prioritization, people, leadership, and client management skills
- Are a self-starter, results-focused, proactive, and have a strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset
- Enjoy building relationships/networking and have had some new client development/marketing experience (preferable)
- Are ambitious and seeking a long-term ‘legal home’ where you can grow and flourish
Senior Wills & Estate Litigation Practice Leader – Hybrid in Woollahra employer: AFL Recruitment - Accounting Financial Legal
Join a premier renowned firm in Sydney that offers an exceptional work environment for Junior Commercial/Commercial Litigation Lawyers. With a strong emphasis on mentorship from industry leaders, diverse and intellectually stimulating cases, and a vibrant team culture, this firm is dedicated to fostering employee growth and well-being through unique benefits like wellness leave and flexible work arrangements. Experience a fulfilling career with a company that values integrity, innovation, and inclusivity.
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