Senior Associates - Estate Administration & Litigation

Qld Estate Lawyers; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Performance bonuses

CPD support

Extra leave

Marketing platform

Job summary

Queensland Estate Lawyers is growing, and we are appointing two Senior Associates to our team across estate planning, administration, and litigation.

Lead a diverse, high-value caseload with the support of a capable team, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to firm strategy and knowledge sharing.

This role offers autonomy, a future-focused culture, and hybrid working arrangements to suit your practice.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PAE in succession law across planning & administration or litigation.
• Ability to run files independently and provide strategic leadership.
• Clear and persuasive communication skills — written and verbal.
• A client-first mindset and a reputation for thorough, practical advice.
• Passion for estates law and a desire to stay ahead of legal developments.
• A commitment to excellence, learning, and delivering for clients.
• Current admission to practice law in Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Lead a caseload of diverse and high-value estate planning & administration matters; OR litigation matters.
• Provide expert advice and strategy on complex succession law issues.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues with the ability to mentor junior lawyers.
• Contribute to team strategy, innovation, and knowledge-sharing.

Skills

Estate planning

Litigation

Succession law

Leadership

Client communication

Education

Admission to practice law in Queensland

Job description

Queensland Estate Lawyers is growing – and we are looking to appoint TWO more Senior Associates to our team –litigation; and planning & administration

We're a leading Queensland firm in estate law. These aren’t your standard estates roles. You'll have carriage interesting very matters with the support of a highly capable team and the opportunity to advance to Special Counsel for outstanding candidates.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead a caseload of diverse and high-value estate planning & administration matters; OR litigation matters

Provide expert advice and strategy on complex succession law issues

Collaborate with senior colleagues with the ability to mentor junior lawyers

Contribute to team strategy, innovation, and knowledge-sharing

What You Bring

You are a confident, capable estates lawyer with:

6+ years PAE in succession law across planning & administration or litigation

The ability to run files independently and provide strategic leadership

Clear and persuasive communication skills — written and verbal

A client-first mindset and a reputation for thorough, practical advice

Passion for estates law and a desire to stay ahead of legal developments

A commitment to excellence, learning, and delivering for clients

Current admission to practice law in Queensland

What You'll Love

Autonomy and ownership – run your files, influence decisions, and make your mark

A future-focused firm – strong systems, streamlined processes, and continual innovation

Flexibility – hybrid working arrangements and trust, not micromanagement

Supportive, tight-knit team with a shared vision

Real support – paralegals, admin, wellness programs, and a ready‑made marketing platform

Culture and care – a warm, close‑knit team that celebrates success and looks after each other

About Us

We're a full-service succession law firm built on a foundation of expertise, integrity, and community. Our clients come to us during some of the most important and challenging moments of their lives — and we're proud to deliver clarity, compassion, and results.

We invest in our people with wellness programs, performance bonuses, CPD support, and extra leave for long-term loyalty. We work hard — but we do it together.

Come for the job, stay for the career!

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