At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage Wills & Estates matters, prepare wills, and provide estate planning advice.
- Company: Established Brisbane law firm with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, professional development, and competitive salary.
- Other info: Opportunity for Property Lawyers to transition into Wills & Estates.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and grow your expertise in Wills & Estates law.
- Qualifications: 2–5+ years' experience in law, ideally in estate planning.
The predicted salary is between 85500 - 104500 $ per year.
Brisbane, QLD | School-Friendly Hours Considered | Supportive Team
Tailored Recruitment is working with a well-established Brisbane law firm seeking a Wills & Estates Lawyer to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with approximately 2–5+ years' post-admission experience who is looking to further develop their expertise in estate planning and estate administration.
You'll have the opportunity to manage your own matters while receiving guidance and support from experienced practitioners, including two Special Counsel, one of whom is an Accredited Specialist in Succession Law. The firm is also open to considering experienced Property Lawyers who are interested in transitioning into Wills & Estates.
The Role
- Managing a variety of Wills & Estates matters, including:
- Taking client instructions and preparing wills, including testamentary trusts.
- Drafting enduring powers of attorney and advance health directives.
- Providing advice on estate planning and succession matters.
- Managing deceased estates from initial instructions through to finalisation.
- Preparing probate and letters of administration applications.
- Assisting with asset collection, distribution and communication with executors and beneficiaries.
- Handling property-related matters arising from estates, including property transfers.
- Assisting with commercial matters involving business interests, trusts and company structures.
- Preparing legal correspondence, deeds, affidavits and court documents.
- Managing your own files and working collaboratively with paralegals and support staff.
About You
- Approximately 2–5+ years' PAE and admission to practise in Queensland.
- Ideally at least 18 months' experience preparing wills and related estate planning documents.
- Experience assisting with estate administration, including probate or letters of administration applications.
- Strong drafting, communication and client relationship skills.
- Confidence managing files independently and meeting deadlines.
- A collaborative approach and genuine interest in developing their Wills & Estates practice.
- Property Lawyers considering a transition into Wills & Estates are also encouraged to apply.
What's on Offer?
- Supportive team: Work alongside experienced practitioners, including two Special Counsel.
- Professional development: Learn from an Accredited Specialist in Succession Law.
- Autonomy: Manage your own matters while having access to guidance and support.
- Variety: Gain exposure to estate planning, estate administration and related property and commercial work.
- Flexibility: School-friendly working hours may be considered for the right candidate.
- Remuneration: Salary commensurate with relevant experience.
All applications and enquiries will be treated confidentially.
Wills & Estates Lawyer in Brisbane employer: Tailored Recruitment
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