Contested Wills & Estates Litigator - Associate

Szabo & Associates Solicitors; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Szabo & Associates Solicitors in Surry Hills, NSW, seeks an Associate Solicitor with 3-5+ years PAE to join our professional, supportive firm.

Current admission to practice in any Australian state is required; Australian citizenship or permanent residency with work authorisation is expected. Experience in contested Wills and Estates litigation is essential, with broader exposure to estate planning and property/family law advantageous.

Qualifications

• Current admission to practice as a solicitor in any Australian state.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residence with work authorisation.
• 3-5+ years PAE in wills, estates administration and contested litigation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and GuardianAppointments.
• Administer Estates including obtaining Probate Grants and NCAT applications.
• Litigate contested Wills and Estates matters including Family Provision claims.
• Advise on Estate Planning and trust concepts.
• Develop and maintain precedents and use MS Office and LEAP.

Skills

Autonomous work

Time management

Drafting skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Tools

LEAP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Szabo & Associates Solicitors in Surry Hills, NSW, seeks an Associate Solicitor with 3-5+ years PAE to join our professional, supportive firm.

Current admission to practice in any Australian state is required; Australian citizenship or permanent residency with work authorisation is expected. Experience in contested Wills and Estates litigation is essential, with broader exposure to estate planning and property/family law advantageous.