Wills & Estates Lawyer

RGIT Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Parental leave

Job summary

DBH Lawyers in Adelaide, SA, is seeking an experienced Lawyer with 3+ years PAE to join our Wills & Estates team. You will advise clients on estate planning, prepare Wills and related documents, and assist with estate administration matters.

The role offers flexible hours as part time or full time, with travel to suburban office as required, and the opportunity to develop across estate planning, Wills & Estates and general commercial matters within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ post-admission experience in Wills & Estates law
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills
• A client-centred approach to legal practice
• A keen attention to detail and pride in your work
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional networks

Responsibilities

• Prepare and advise on Wills, Powers of Attorney and Advance Care Directives
• Conduct estate administration matters, including Grant applications and estate distributions
• Manage Family Provision Claims and other estate dispute matters
• Provide advice and support across a variety of general commercial matters
• Represent the firm at industry and networking events, building professional relationships and business development opportunities

Skills

Wills & Estates

Job description

Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 03 Sep 2026

Description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Lawyer with a minimum of 3 years' PAE to join our Wills & Estates team. In this role, you will be responsible for advising clients on estate planning, preparing Wills and related documents and assisting with estate administration matters.

Our ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in delivering exceptional client service alongside high-quality legal work. You'll be a great communicator who can quickly build rapport, understand what matters most to your clients, and provide practical advice and support to help them achieve the best possible outcome.

The role is availablepart time or full timeand some travel to our suburban office may be required.

About You

This position offers the opportunity work closely with the team and to gain experience across estate planning, Wills & Estates and general commercial matters. You will:

• Prepare and advise on Wills, Powers of Attorney and Advance Care Directives
• Conduct estate administration matters, including Grant applications and estate distributions
• Manage Family Provision Claims and other estate dispute matters
• Provide advice and support across a variety of general commercial matters
• Represent the firm at industry and networking events, building professional relationships and business development opportunities

Essentials for the role

• Minimum 3 years’ post-admission experience in Wills & Estates law
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills
• A client-centred approach to legal practice
• A keen attention to detail and pride in your work
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional networks

About Us

At DBH Lawyers, we’re an approachable and adaptable team working together to make a real difference for our clients. If you value integrity, enjoy solving problems with a positive, client‑focused mindset and want to be part of a supportive workplace, this could be the ideal next step in your career. We’re committed to helping our people grow and feel confident in their development.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and career development opportunities
• Meaningful work with real client impact
• Work-life balance support, including special and parental leave (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Great Adelaide CBD location near the Central Market

Applications submitted by recruitment agencies will not be accepted at this time and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DBH Lawyers is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace for everyone. We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives our people bring, and we believe this diversity strengthens our team and the way we support our clients.