Estate Litigation Lawyer - Brisbane

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We are looking for an experienced Lawyer to join our Estate Litigation team who practice exclusively in this area of law.

The Estate Litigation Department is led by Partner Lucy McPherson with assistance from Legal Practice Director, Jeff Garrett, along with an experienced team of paralegals, graduates, and senior lawyers.

About Attwood Marshall Lawyers

Attwood Marshall Lawyers are an established, reputable law firm that traces its origins in the Coolangatta / Tweed Heads area on the Gold Coast to when Eric Attwood set up his legal practice after the Second World War in 1946. Our Brisbane office is located on Level 27 in the Santos Building at 32 Turbot Street, a short walk from the courts & train station. We have a fantastic view of the city and the Brisbane River. For over 75 years, we have been dedicated to serving the local community. We believe our brand is known for the following positioning statements :

• Long established firm with 7 offices across the eastern seaboard of Australia
• We are at the forefront of legal innovation & technology
• Our teams act exclusively in their area of law
• We care – our staff are trained to connect and communicate with our clients to help them deal with one of the biggest stressors in their lives
• We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients
• We help people with their matter and change their lives for the better
• We are passionate advocates for social justice & change

Our values are Integrity, Understanding, and Responsibility.

We are a family orientated law firm with an emphasis on work / life balance. We support our employees in their work environment and provide excellent office conditions, utilising the latest in practice management systems (LEAP) and technology. Staff have modern workspaces with natural light and ergonomic equipment. Part of our vision is to create a safe, happy work culture that promotes learning, health and purpose.

Our office systems also support working from home, if required. We are a paperless office and have a focus on automation and technology to help with progressing our clients’ matter as quickly and efficiently as possible.

We traditionally act for people in the most stressful periods of their lives, and it is very important that our lawyers, paralegals, and support staff share our intent or purpose in their working life. We offer a structured training program for both professional and personal development and provide supervision, guidance, and mentoring from our senior lawyers. We also provide in-house business and personal coaching to assist in effective communication with clients, family, and colleagues.

The Role

We are seeking a Lawyer with a minimum of three (3) years post-admission experience in estate litigation matters to join our Estate Litigation team.

You will be working on a variety of estate litigation matters in various jurisdictions, including disputes relating to :

• Family Provision Claims
• Executer & Beneficiary Disputes
• Public Trustee & Guardian Disputes
• Statutory Wills
• Power of Attorney Disputes

Responsibilities :

• Provide legal advice and assistance to clients in all aspects of Estate Litigation.
• Liaising and corresponding (by phone, email and in person) with other professionals, such as counsel, contra lawyers, executors, beneficiaries and other 3rd parties.
• Drafting court documents and applications.
• Delegate work to junior solicitors, paralegals and administration staff and proof the work produced.
• Contribute to the team's success and facilitate further training to the members where required.
• Attend to accurate time recording and keep contemporaneous file notes.
• Willingness to embrace new technology and work electronically.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• A willingness to contribute to the promotion of the firm and your own personal profile.
• Positive / enthusiastic approach and must show initiative.
• Ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience in LEAP software is beneficial, but not a requirement.

What We Offer

• Highly reputable law firm with an experienced team of lawyers and staff.
• Excellent training program and career development focus.
• Leading legal practice management systems and software.
• Healthy work environment and work-life balance.
• Great corporate culture with professional / personal development and training.
• Well-resourced administrative team, IT, and office facilities.
• Experienced senior lawyers for training, mentoring and support.
• Excellent salary package.

The Location

Attwood Marshall Lawyers has modern, spacious, well-positioned offices in Brisbane, Coolangatta, Robina Town Centre, Southport, Kingscliff, Sydney, and Melbourne.

This full-time position is based at our Brisbane office . There may be instances where you will be required to work from our other offices.

Apply Today

Please send your CV and cover letter to Practice Manager Holly Gilholme by emailing [emailprotected] before Friday 4th of April 2025.