Experienced Paralegal (Wills and Estates)

Stacks Law Firm; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and professional work environment

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for growth and career development

Job summary

A legal practice in Sydney is seeking an experienced Wills and Estates Paralegal to join their team. The role involves managing probate processes, preparing wills, and maintaining client relationships. Applicants should have over 3 years of experience as a paralegal and possess strong interpersonal skills. A supportive and professional work environment with flexible arrangements and growth opportunities is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience taking instructions and drafting wills is highly desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work autonomously managing one’s own files.

Responsibilities

• Take instructions from clients and prepare simple to moderately complex wills.
• Manage and administer estates through the probate process.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients.

Skills

3+ years’ experience as a paralegal

Experience managing and administering estates

Strong interpersonal skills

Commitment to delivering excellent client service

Job description

Experienced Paralegal (Wills and Estates)

Experienced Paralegal (Wills and Estates)

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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Wills and Estates Paralegal to join our team on a full-time basis.

Who we are

Stacks Champion has a proud tradition of serving Sydney’s Greater West since 1988.

We combine expert legal knowledge with our deep care about the community in which we operate, our clients and each other.

We are also part of Stacks Law Group, Australia's largest network of locally owned, independent legal practices, with a history dating back to 1931. The network provides our staff with access to a collegiate and connected network of other legal professionals and resources.

Key responsibilities

You will:

• Take instructions from clients and prepare simple through to moderately complex wills.
• Manage and administer estates through the probate process, working with executors, trustees, and beneficiaries to ensure proper distribution of assets.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring they feel seen, heard, and understood throughout their matter.
• Assist as needed with reception and answering telephone calls.

The experience we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years’ experience as a paralegal.
• Experience managing and administering estates through the probate process.
• Experience taking instructions and drafting wills. This is highly desirable, though not essential. For the right candidate, this can be learnt on the job with mentoring from an experienced solicitor.
• The ability to work autonomously, managing one’s own files.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and trust.
• A commitment to delivering excellent client service.

Our commitment to you

At Stacks Champion we offer:

• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced and highly regarded legal team, doing meaningful work with real impact on the lives of everyday people.
• A supportive and professional work environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for growth and career development, including our unique collaborative cross-firm practice group meetings.
• Access to the expertise of a wide, collegiate, and connected network of local Stacks firms.

If you would like to be a part of our distinctive approach to legal practice, we would love to hear from you. All applications by candidates with a LinkedIn profile must be made via LinkedIn. If you do not have a LinkedIn profile, please send your resume and cover letter to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice, Legal Services, and Professional Services

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