Estates Solicitor

Lawyers Weekly; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after probation

Career development

Work-life balance

Competitive benefits

Friendly team

Job summary

Lawyers Weekly on the Gold Coast seeks an Estates Solicitor with 2–5 years' PAE to join a long-standing firm that blends top-tier work with a relaxed, down-to-earth culture. You’ll draft wills, handle probate matters, and build trusted client relationships while enjoying a dynamic lifestyle.

This role offers mentoring, flexible hybrid work after probation, and a clear path for progression in a supportive team that values wellbeing as much as performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-admission experience in estates law.
• Ability to manage matters end-to-end.
• Professional, personable client-focused approach.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Desire to grow within a supportive firm.

Responsibilities

• Drafting wills, powers of attorney, and testamentary trusts.
• Handling probate and estate administration matters.
• Building trusted client relationships.
• Collaborating within a highly capable, well-resourced legal team.

Skills

Estates law experience

Job description

Build your career without sacrificing your lifestyle

Are you ready to grow your career in Wills & Estates while enjoying the Gold Coast lifestyle?

This is your opportunity to join a highly respected, long-standing law firm that combines top-tier legal work with a relaxed, down-to-earth culture. We’re looking for an Estates Solicitor with 2–5 years’ PAE who’s ready to take the next step in a firm that valuespeople just as much as performance.

Why This Role?

Meaningful Work: Work on quality matters that truly impact clients' lives

Balanced Lifestyle: Enjoy a true work-life balance in a stunning central Gold Coast location

Room to Grow: Be supported in your development with mentoring, flexibility, and a clear path for progression

About the Firm

This is a modern, multi-office law firm with a reputation for delivering commercially-savvy legal advice and maintaining a genuinely positive culture. With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to professional development, it’s the perfect firm for lawyers who are ambitious—but not at the cost of their wellbeing.

You’ll join a team of like-minded professionals who’ve made the lifestyle move and haven’t looked back.

The Role

As part of the Estates team, you’ll manage a range of files including:

• Drafting wills, powers of attorney, and testamentary trusts
• Handling probate and estate administration matters
• Building trusted client relationships
• Collaborating within a highly capable, well-resourced legal team

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years’ post-admission experience in estates law
• Confidence managing your own matters end-to-end
• A professional, personable approach and client-first mindset
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• A desire to grow within a firm that invests in its people

On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid work options after probation
• Professional development and career advancement supportGenuine work-life balance—no late nights, no rigid hierarchy
• A friendly, inclusive team who love what they do

This is more than just a job—it’s a long-term opportunity in a firm where you can truly thrive.