Senior Associate - Estate Administration & Litigation

at; Österreich; Hybrid; EUR 56 000 - 74 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading estate law firm in Australia is seeking an experienced Estates Senior Associate. The role involves running a diverse caseload in estate planning, providing expert strategic advice, and mentoring junior lawyers. Applicants should have over 6 years of experience in succession law and a client-centric approach. The firm values autonomy, offers flexible working arrangements, and emphasizes a supportive culture. Apply now to join a respected team!

Leistungen

Wellness programs

CPD support

Extra leave for long-term loyalty

Autonomy and ownership in your work

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years PAE in succession law across planning, administration, and litigation.
• Minimum 4+ years specific experience in estate litigation matters.
• Ability to run files independently and provide strategic leadership.

Aufgaben

• Lead a caseload of diverse and high-value estate planning matters.
• Provide expert advice on complex succession law issues.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues and mentor junior lawyers.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Strategic leadership

Client-first mindset

Expert knowledge in succession law

Ausbildung

Current admission to practice law in Queensland

Jobbeschreibung

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Queensland Estate Lawyers is growing – and with this momentum comes the need for a strategic and accomplished Estates Senior Associate to join our outstanding team.

We're a leading Queensland firm in estate law. This isn't your standard estates role. You'll have carriage of complex and interesting matters across planning, administration, and litigation, with the support of a highly capable team and the opportunity to shape the next chapter of your career.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead a caseload of diverse and high-value estate planning, administration, and litigation matters

Provide expert advice and strategy on complex succession law issues

Collaborate with senior colleagues with the ability to mentor junior lawyers

Contribute to team strategy, innovation, and knowledge-sharing

What You Bring

You are a confident, capable estates lawyer with:

6+ years PAE in succession law across planning, administration, and litigation

A minimum of 4+ years specific experience in estate litigation matters

The ability to run files independently and provide strategic leadership

Clear and persuasive communication skills — written and verbal

A client-first mindset and a reputation for thorough, practical advice

Passion for estates law and a desire to stay ahead of legal developments

A commitment to excellence, learning, and delivering for clients

Current admission to practice law in Queensland

What You'll Love

Autonomy and ownership – run your files, influence decisions, and make your mark

A future-focused firm – strong systems, streamlined processes, and continual innovation

Flexibility – hybrid working arrangements and trust, not micromanagement

Supportive, tight-knit team with a shared vision

Real support – paralegals, admin, wellness programs, and a ready-made marketing platform

Culture and care – a warm, close-knit team that celebrates success and looks after each other

About Us

We're a full-service succession law firm built on a foundation of expertise, integrity, and community. Our clients come to us during some of the most important and challenging moments of their lives — and we're proud to deliver clarity, compassion, and results.

We invest in our people with wellness programs, CPD support, and extra leave for long-term loyalty. We work hard — but we do it together.

Come for the job, stay for the career!

Ready to join our team?

Apply now with a compelling cover letter outlining your experience and what draws you to the challenge of succession law.

Job insights

To help fast track your application, please prepare the following questions in your application:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a senior associate?
• What is your expected annual base salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Estates Lawyer?