The Firm – Better Together with Rees Jones
Rees R & Sydney Jones is Queensland's oldest law firm, with an enviable reputation for excellence in the Central Queensland Region. Our people are smart, innovative and motivated. Join an employer where people are the focus, where we align our firm with values that support our employees. Through the Practice of Excellence, Championing Innovation and a You First approach, we believe in taking care of our staff and aligning their success with ours
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Solicitor (2+ PAE) to join our highly regarded Wills, Estates & Succession Planning team. This is a full time, permanent position created to support team capacity during an upcoming period of parental leave, with ongoing long term career opportunities within the practice.
You will work alongside an experienced team and a progressive, supportive team leader who values balance between family commitments and professional excellence. This role offers genuine autonomy, high-quality client work, and strong internal and external CPD opportunities, including webinars and special interest group conferences.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide high-level advice on wills, testamentary trust wills, enduring powers of attorney, succession planning, and partnership or trust structures.
2. Prepare clear, comprehensive legal documents including wills, EPOAs, and ancillary documents.
3. Support clients with estate planning strategies that integrate personal, family, and business objectives.
4. Advise on deceased estates, including probate and ancillary applications.
5. Manage multi-generational transfers and succession planning for grazing and farming families.
6. Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering tailored and empathetic solutions.
7. Maintain accurate, organised documentation and adhere to best practice standards
Skills:
8. Unrestricted practicing certificate in Australia.
9. Minimum 2+ years PAE in wills, estates, property or succession law (Queensland experience preferred).
10. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and confidently.
11. High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a proactive, solution focused mindset.
12. Client centered approach with the professionalism to navigate sensitive family dynamics
Why Join Us?
13. Experienced team with strong mentorship and support.
14. Progressive team leader who champions growth, collaboration, and balanced workloads.
15. Meaningful matters spanning families, businesses, and multi-generational clients.
16. CPD support, including internal webinars and opportunities to attend special interest conferences.
17. A culture that values family, long-term commitment, and professional excellence.
Application:
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career and be part of a firm with a reputation for excellence that spans generations and believe you have what it takes to live up to the Rees R & Sydney Jones name, please apply with your resume and a letter of introduction detailing your ambitions and work experience to date.