Graduate Lawyer - Wills & Estates (Litigation and Planning)

Dormer Stanhope; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

In-house learning & development

Workshops, seminars and conferences

Mentoring and training

Regular staff social events

Competitive salary

Descripción de la vacante

Dormer Stanhope Lawyers is a boutique firm renowned for excellence in Succession Law. We seek a focused Graduate Lawyer with an interest in Wills & Estates to join our litigation and planning team, gaining direct client contact and hands-on experience from day one.

You will work on contentious estate matters, collaborating with senior lawyers, drafting documents, and building practical skills in a dynamic, learning-focused environment.

Formación

• Law degree with strong results in Succession/Estates subjects.
• Admission to practise in NSW or eligibility for immediate admission.
• Keen interest in equity and succession law and a genuine desire to specialise.
• Superior analytical thinking and legal research capabilities.
• Exceptional written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop expertise in family provision claims and will disputes.
• Work directly with senior lawyers on complex estate disputes in the Equity Division of the NSW Supreme Court.
• Draft high-quality legal documents and correspondence; conduct legal research; interview witnesses; draft affidavits.
• Brief and liaise with counsel; support executors, administrators and beneficiaries on deceased estate administration.
• Collaborate within the team of experienced professionals; participate in development programs and practice updates.
• Develop your professional network within the succession law community.

Conocimientos

Law degree

Admission NSW

Succession/Estates interest

Analytical thinking

Legal research

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational abilities

Initiative

Educación

Law degree

Descripción del empleo

Graduate Lawyer - Wills & Estates (Litigation and Planning)

Dormer Stanhope Lawyers is a boutique firm renowned for excellence in Succession Law. Led by our director Justeen Dormer, who brings over 27 years of legal experience, including her tenure as Senior Associate at a top-tier firm, we have established ourselves as respected experts in this specialised field.

Our firm combines the expertise of larger practices with the personalised approach of a boutique environment. We foster a collaborative culture that provides junior lawyers with meaningful work on complex matters under the direct guidance of experienced practitioners, offering an unparalleled learning environment.

About Dormer Stanhope

Dormer Stanhope Lawyers is a boutique firm renowned for excellence in Succession Law. Led by our director Justeen Dormer, who brings over 27 years of legal experience, including her tenure as Senior Associate at a top-tier firm, we have established ourselves as respected experts in this specialised field.

Our firm combines the expertise of larger practices with the personalised approach of a boutique environment. We foster a collaborative culture that provides junior lawyers with meaningful work on complex matters under the direct guidance of experienced practitioners, offering an unparalleled learning environment.

The Role

We seek an ambitious Graduate Lawyer with a demonstrated interest in Succession Law to join our growing Wills & Estates team. This exceptional opportunity will provide you with direct client contact and hands-on experience in contentious estate matters from day one.

This is not just another graduate role – you will be integral to our litigation practice, developing practical skills while building your expertise in this fascinating and complex area of law.

Key Responsibilities

As a Wills & Estates lawyer, you will:

• Develop expertise in family provision claims, contested probate applications, and will disputes
• Work directly with senior lawyers on complex estate disputes in the Equity Division of the NSW Supreme Court, including:
  • Draft high-quality legal documents and correspondence
  • Conduct insightful legal research on succession law
  • Interview witnesses and draft comprehensive affidavits
  • Brief and liaise with counsel
  • Support clients through emotionally challenging estate disputes
  • Provide strategic advice to executors, administrators and beneficiaries on deceased estate administration
• Collaborate within our team of experienced legal professionals
• Participate in professional development programs, seminars, conferences and practice updates
• Develop your professional network within the succession law community

What Sets You Apart

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Law degree with strong academic results in Succession/Estates Law subjects (essential)
• Admission to practise in NSW (or eligibility for immediate admission)
• Keen interest in equity and succession law and a genuine desire to specialise in this area
• Superior analytical thinking and legal research capabilities
• Exceptional written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence when dealing with bereaved clients
• Meticulous attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Candidates who have completed practical legal training in wills and estates firms or undertaken relevant PLT placements will be highly regarded.

Why Join Our Team?

At Dormer Stanhope, we offer:

• Highly competitive salary equivalent to mid to top-tier firms
• In-house learning & development opportunities
• Support to attend workshops, seminars, and conferences
• Mentoring and training in a friendly, supportive team
• Regular staff social events