Wills and Estates Associate

Harwood Andrews Lawyers; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Career development

Flexible work

Opportunities to grow

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Harwood Andrews Lawyers in Geelong seeks a motivated Associate to join the Wills and Estates team. You will work closely with a Principal and a supportive group to manage a broad range of matters and develop your expertise in a collaborative setting.

You should have 2–4 years PQE with a strong foundation in wills and estates, plus excellent drafting, communication and client-relations skills. Mentoring and structured career progression support your growth, with flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Strong advocacy and drafting skills.
• Commercial awareness and sound business acumen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed analytical and organisational abilities.
• A positive, professional and collaborative approach.
• A commitment to building strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist on a broad range of wills and estates matters.
• Build technical capability in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Engage in wills and estate planning and related tasks.
• Assist with enduring powers of attorney and medical treatment decisions.
• Handle probate and estate administration; VCAT applications.

Skills

Strong advocacy and drafting skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Collaborative approach

Client relationship building

Job description

At Harwood Andrews, we are more than a law firm—we are a collaborative team of dedicated professionals united by connection, shared purpose, and a commitment to excellence. We believe strong relationships enable our people to thrive and achieve outcomes beyond what is possible individually. This collective approach underpins the exceptional results we deliver for our clients and the positive impact we make in our communities.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and capable lawyer to join our Wills and Estates team in Geelong. You will work closely with an experienced Principal and a high-performing, supportive team comprising of a Principal Lawyer, Senior Associate, Associate and administrative staff.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your expertise within a well-established and busy practice, with access to strong mentoring and genuine career progression.

About the Role

In this role, you will manage and assist on a broad range of wills and estates matters while continuing to build your technical capability in a collaborative and supportive environment.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Wills and estate planning;
• Preparing enduring powers of attorney (financial & personal) and appointment of medical treatment decision maker;
• Succession of family trusts;
• Probate and estate administration;
• VCAT guardianship and administration applications.

About You

You are a driven and personable Associate with 2 to 4 years PQE, a solid foundation in wills and estates and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients. You bring a proactive approach, sound commercial awareness, and a genuine desire to learn and grow.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong advocacy and drafting skills
• Commercial awareness and sound business acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed analytical and organisational abilities
• A positive, professional, and collaborative approach
• A commitment to building strong client relationships

Why Join Us?

At Harwood Andrews, we are committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, engaged, and empowered to succeed.

We offer:

• Mentoring and coaching from experienced leaders
• A clear and structured career development pathway
• Flexible working options, including working from home and staggered start times.
• Opportunities to deepen your expertise and build your profile
• A positive and inclusive workplace culture