Solicitor/Associate - Wills & Estates

DFP Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and development

Career progression

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

DFP Recruitment in South Australia is seeking an experienced Solicitor or Associate to join our established Wills & Estates team, working on a diverse range of matters for a broad client base.

You will interview clients, draft documents, manage estate administration, conduct legal research and contribute to a collaborative, professional workplace with mentoring and development opportunities. This role offers a supportive environment and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Post-admission Wills & Estates experience (minimum 2 years).
• Experience with simple and complex wills, powers of attorney, advance care directives and estate matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Client-focused with strong relationship-building skills.
• Sound legal research and problem-solving capabilities.
• Collaborative and professional working style.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients and take detailed instructions.
• Draft, review and amend a range of legal documents.
• Manage wills, powers of attorney, advance care directives and estate administration matters.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical advice to clients.
• Maintain carriage of files and ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Liaise professionally with clients, colleagues, courts and external stakeholders.
• Delegate work to support staff where appropriate.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and positive client outcomes.
• Maintain accurate file management and time recording practices.

Skills

Client relationships

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Legal research

Time management

Job description

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Solicitor or Associate to join a well-established and highly regarded legal practice in South Australia. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional to further develop their career within a supportive and collaborative Wills & Estates team.

Working with a diverse client base, you will manage a range of matters while building strong client relationships and contributing to the continued success of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Interview clients and take detailed instructions
• Draft, review and amend a range of legal documents
• Manage wills, powers of attorney, advance care directives and estate administration matters
• Conduct legal research and provide practical advice to clients
• Maintain carriage of files and ensure matters progress efficiently
• Liaise professionally with clients, colleagues, courts and external stakeholders
• Delegate work to support staff where appropriate
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and positive client outcomes
• Maintain accurate file management and time recording practices

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Minimum 2 years' post-admission experience in Wills & Estates
• Experience with simple and complex wills, powers of attorney, advance care directives and estate litigation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A client-focused approach with strong relationship-building skills
• Sound legal research and problem-solving capabilities
• A collaborative and professional working style
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a respected and established legal practice
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Strong mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• Diverse and rewarding client work
• Modern and professional working environment

Successful candidates will be contacted by a DFP Recruiter.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Stephanie at [e-mail].

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