Safewill Legal is a company transforming estate planning and end‐of‐life services through simple, accessible technology, working with thousands of Australian families each year to navigate probate and estate administration with clarity and care.
Overview
We're hiring a Graduate Lawyer to join our probate and estate administration team. This role focuses on building strong legal foundations while owning the operational backbone of matters. It is not a purely research‐oriented position; you'll work with real files, real clients, and real outcomes from day one.
Responsibilities
The role supports the end‐to‐end delivery of probate and estate administration matters, focusing on file management, coordination, and administrative execution.
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, or eligible for admission, completing PLT, or newly admitted. 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 of 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, build operational discipline that most lawyers never develop, and 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 move with intent. Our culture is shaped by the SAFE values: Speed, All‐in, Find the Impact, and Elevate. You'll be surrounded by people who care about doing meaningful work well.
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