Senior Associate - Wills & Estates Litigation

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join a leading Wills & Estates Litigation team in Melbourne. You will handle sophisticated estate disputes, including family provision claims and contested estates, while contributing to a collaborative practice with LIV Accredited Specialist mentorship.

The role offers a top-of-market salary, opportunities to develop your personal brand, flexible working arrangements, and clear pathways for career progression within a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Wills & Estates litigation.
• Strong knowledge of estate disputes and contested estates.
• Ability to manage complex matters with a high degree of autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse range of complex Wills & Estates litigation matters.
• Advise clients on estate disputes, family provision claims and contested wills.
• Mentor and collaborate with team members to share knowledge.

Skills

Estate litigation

Client advisory

Mentoring

Autonomy

Education

LLB / JD

Solicitor admission

Job description

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate to join the specialist Wills & Estates Litigation team of a highly regarded Melbourne law firm. You will work on a range of sophisticated estate disputes and complex litigation matters, including family provision claims and contested estate matters, while playing an important role within an established and collaborative practice. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your expertise, take ownership of complex matters and work closely with highly experienced practitioners, including an LIV Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse range of complex Wills & Estates litigation matters.
• Advise clients on estate disputes, family provision claims and contested wills.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to the wider team by mentoring others and sharing your knowledge.

About You

• Strong experience in Wills & Estates litigation.
• Strong knowledge of estate disputes and contested estates.
• The ability to manage complex matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• A genuine interest in mentoring and contributing to a collaborative team.

What’s on Offer?

• Top of market salary package.
• The opportunity to further develop your personal brand within a highly respected specialist practice.
• The opportunity to work and develop under the guidance of an LIV Accredited Specialist.
• Exposure to sophisticated and high-value estate litigation matters.
• A supportive team environment with experienced practitioners and strong leadership.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Genuine career progression and professional development opportunities.