Wills & Estates Lawyer — Autonomy & Flexible Hours

Tailored Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School-friendly hours

Professional development

Job summary

Tailored Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Brisbane law firm to appoint a Wills & Estates Lawyer. With approximately 2–5+ years' post-admission experience, you’ll develop expertise in estate planning and administration while handling your own matters under the guidance of experienced practitioners, including two Special Counsel, one Accredited Specialist in Succession Law.

The firm is open to considering Property Lawyers transitioning into Wills & Estates, and school-friendly

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years post-admission experience
• Experience preparing wills and related estate planning documents
• Experience with estate administration, including probate or letters of administration
• Strong drafting, communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to manage files independently and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Take client instructions and prepare wills, including testamentary trusts
• Draft enduring powers of attorney and advance health directives
• Provide advice on estate planning and succession matters
• Manage deceased estates from instructions to finalisation
• Prepare probate and letters of administration applications
• Assist with asset collection, distributions and communication with executors and beneficiaries
• Handle property-related matters arising from estates, including transfers
• Assist with commercial matters involving trusts and company structures
• Prepare legal correspondence, deeds, affidavits and court documents
• Manage own files and work with paralegals and support staff

Skills

Estate planning

Drafting

Client relations

File management

Education

Qualified in Queensland

Job description

Tailored Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Brisbane law firm to appoint a Wills & Estates Lawyer. With approximately 2–5+ years' post-admission experience, you’ll develop expertise in estate planning and administration while handling your own matters under the guidance of experienced practitioners, including two Special Counsel, one Accredited Specialist in Succession Law.

The firm is open to considering Property Lawyers transitioning into Wills & Estates, and school-friendly