About the role
Our client is looking for an experienced lawyer (cira 3-6 years PAE) in Wills/Estates & Probate matters. Here you will have a positive level of autonomy in assisting clients with their wills/estates & probate matters and enjoy the direct client contact this role offers, with the support of a highly professional & experienced corporate services team, all of whom are friendly and approachable. This role is offered on a full or part-time (3 or 4 days per week) basis.
Benefits
Join a prestigious tier 1 corporate law firm renowned for its supportive, collaborative culture and low staff turnover. Benefit from a competitive market salary, a highly social and welcoming team, plus fantastic firm-wide perks including a dedicated on-site cafe with free daily barista made coffee, breakfast and snacks, fully subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance to name a few!
Duties
In this role you will:
- Manage your own files in wills and probate, including end-to-end estate administration
- Draft clear, comprehensive legal advice and all supporting documentation
- Attend mediations and represent clients effectively
- Handle trust fund investments and distributions according to special requests
- Deliver outstanding client care with technically sound, efficient legal advice
- Liaise with other lawyers and key stakeholders
Skills & experience
The ideal candidate will have:
- Current solid 3+ years experience in Wills & Probate law
- Be a self-starter with a friendly, pro-active team approach
- Possess excellent communication skills at all levels and a strong 'client care/service' focus
- Be able to multi task to manage competing priorities
- Complementary skills in relation to trusts and corporate matters or superannuation or will be eager to be trained in these areas over time.
About our client
Our client is a prestigious tier 1 corporate law firm that has an outstanding reputation for providing strategic legal and commercial advice to a diverse range of Australian and international businesses, corporations, high-net worth individuals and large family businesses.
How to apply
To express your interest, simply click on the Apply button.
** This role is exclusively listed with Legal People **
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Sharon Henderson | Partner
Legal People
M: 0418 361 199
E: sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 3953364q
📌 Probate and Estates Lawyer (Full or Part-time)
🏢 Legal People
📍 Melbourne