Safewill Legal Start your legal career where it actually matters. At Safewill, we’re transforming estate planning and end-of-life services through simple, accessible technology. We work with thousands of Australian families each year, helping them navigate probate and estate administration with clarity and care. We’re hiring a Graduate Lawyer to join our probate and estate administration team - a role focused on building strong legal foundations while owning the operational backbone of matters. This is not a pure “research and memo” graduate role. You’ll be close to real files, real clients, and real outcomes from day one. The Role You’ll support the end-to-end delivery of probate and estate administration matters, with a strong focus on file management, coordination, and administrative execution. You’ll work alongside experienced lawyers, learning the technical side of wills and estates while ensuring matters progress efficiently, accurately, and with care. What You’ll Work On Matter & File Management Prepare and manage probate and letters of administration applications Draft standard legal documents, affidavits, and court forms Maintain accurate, up-to-date file records and document management systems Track matter progress and ensure key deadlines are met Administrative Execution Coordinate document collection (assets, liabilities, death certificates, etc.) Liaise with courts, registries, banks, and third parties Manage correspondence and ensure clear, timely communication Support billing, file closure, and compliance processes Client Support Act as a first point of contact for client queries (under supervision) Help ensure clients feel informed, supported, and guided through the process Maintain a high standard of empathy and professionalism in sensitive matters Learning & Development Build foundational knowledge in probate and estate administration Learn how legal work translates into scalable systems and processes Contribute to improving workflows and operational efficiency over time Develop into a specialist estate planning & administration lawyer through Safewill Legal's career pathways About You You’re early in your legal career and want real exposure, not just observation. You may be: Currently studying law and close to completion Recently completed your LLB or JD Eligible for admission, completing PLT, or newly admitted What matters most is that you can work full-time and are ready to take ownership of real legal administration work. Must-haves Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Clear written communication and ability to follow structured processes Comfortable handling administrative and repetitive tasks with care and accuracy Desire to specialise in Estate Planning & Administration Nice-to-haves Exposure to wills & estates (internships, electives, or prior roles) Experience in admin-heavy environments (legal or otherwise) Interest in how legal services can be delivered through technology and systems Why This Role is Different Most graduate roles keep you at arm’s length from the work. This one doesn’t. You’ll own parts of files early, not just assist You’ll build operational discipline that most lawyers never properly develop You’ll see how legal services scale - not just how they’re delivered one file at a time It’s a strong foundation if you want to become: A high-performing wills & estates lawyer A legal operator who understands systems and scale Or someone who wants to sit at the intersection of law, product, and operations Why Safewill We’re building something that matters - and we move with intent. Our culture is shaped by our SAFE values: Speed : we move quickly with purpose All-in : we win as a team Find the Impact : we focus on what matters Elevate : we raise the bar, every day You’ll be surrounded by people who care about doing meaningful work, and doing it well. If this sounds like an environment you'd thrive in, we can't wait to receive your application!