Paralegal - Wills & Estate - Sydney

HWLE Lawyers; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Sydney CBD office

Strong culture

National reputation

Job summary

HWLE Lawyers in Sydney is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Wills & Estates practice. You will support Partners and the team with drafting Wills, estate planning, estate administration and related research.

This role offers a flexible 3:2 hybrid work model, balancing in-office collaboration with work-life balance and a clear career path within a leading Australian firm, with exposure to high-net-worth matters.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a paralegal, ideally with exposure to Wills and Estates work.
• Aptitude to interact directly with clients and manage competing priorities.
• Strong drafting and attention to detail for wills and estate documents.

Responsibilities

• Draft Wills and estate planning documents.
• Assist with estate administration matters.
• Prepare company and trust documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare file notes for the team.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Estate law exposure

Drafting skills

Research skills

Tools

PEXA

Job description

• Join one of New South Wales leading Wills & Estates practices as a Paralegal
• Enjoy a flexible 3:2 hybrid working model, balancing in-office collaboration with work-life balance
• Build a long-term career as a specialist Paralegal within a dedicated Wills & Estates practice group

About us

HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1900 people

The Opportunity

Due to growth, we have an opening for an experienced Paralegal to join our highly regarded Sydney Wills and Estates practice group, working with Partners Guy Moloney and Josephine Pignataro and the team. As part of a close-knit team, you will support an interesting and broad mix of estate planning, estate litigation and estate administration work, gaining exposure to challenging and complex matters involving high net worth individuals.

The successful candidate will:

• Draft Wills and estate planning documents
• Assist with estate administration matters
• Prepare company and trust documents
• Conduct legal research and prepare file notes to support the team

To be successful in this role, you might have:

• 3+ years' experience as a paralegal, ideally with exposure to Wills and Estates work
• Capable to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Aptitude to interact directly with clients
• Good drafting skills, involving attention to detail
• Familiarity with PEXA is preferred but not a dealbreaker

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement compared to our competitors. Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression
• Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Sydney CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community. Enjoy working in a state-of-the-art office environment with access to modern end of trip facilities
• Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
• Impact: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally

HWLE strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Laura Harrison for a confidential discussion