At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage trusts and estates litigation, provide expert advice, and mentor junior lawyers.
- Company: Reputable Melbourne law firm focused on private businesses and family groups.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, wellness initiatives, paid parental leave, and extra leave days.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and participation in annual team retreats.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in trusts and estates law.
- Qualifications: Experience in trusts and estates litigation; ability to handle complex matters independently.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
- Melbourne | Full Time or Part Time
- About the Firm
Our client is a highly regarded Melbourne commercial law firm specialising in the legal needs of private businesses, business owners and family groups.
The firm provides sophisticated but practical advice across employment, commercial, tax, disputes, insolvency, property and private client matters.
This role sits within the firm's Trusts and Estates team.
About the Role
The firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its Trusts and Estates team.
The work is predominantly trusts and estates litigation and advisory.
No client base is required.
Your work may include
- Running trusts and estates litigation matters;
- Providing advice on trusts and estates matters;
- Supporting the firm's independent administrator and trustee practice;
- Providing senior support on complex estate administration matters; and
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
About You
- Strong experience in trusts and estates litigation;
- The ability to run complex matters with limited supervision;
- An interest in helping to grow a specialist practice; and
- Accreditation as a Wills and Estates specialist (favoured but not essential).
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Full time or part time arrangements;
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements;
- Wellness initiatives;
- Paid parental leave;
- Additional leave days; and
- An annual team retreat.
Requirements
- Strong experience in trusts and estates litigation;
- The ability to run complex matters with limited supervision;
- An interest in helping to grow a specialist practice; and
- Accreditation as a Wills and Estates specialist (favoured but not essential).
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