Wills & Estates Lawyer - Modbury

Varga Lawyers Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Mentoring from experienced wills &

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Varga Lawyers Pty Ltd is a boutique South Australian firm specialising in wills and estates, with offices in Adelaide and Modbury. A lawyer is sought to join the Modbury CBD team, with mentoring and responsibility aligned to experience.

In this role you will take instructions, draft wills and powers of attorney, and assist with probate and estate administration. Experience in wills and estates is required, with the opportunity to develop expertise alongside seasoned practitioners.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and sound drafting skills.
• Clear communication and an empathetic, professional approach to clients.
• The ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and follow matters through.

Responsibilities

• Taking instructions and advising clients on estate planning.
• Preparing wills, enduring powers of attorney and advance care directives.
• Preparing applications for probate and letters of administration.
• Advising and assisting executors with deceased estate administration.
• Assisting senior practitioners with complex succession matters and estate disputes.
• You will build client relationships and take increasing responsibility for matters as your skills and confidence develop.

Skills

Attention to detail

Drafting skills

Clear communication

Empathy

Education

South Australian practising certificate eligibility

Job description

$70,000 - $100,000 plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience, plus an attractive bonus scheme

Build your career in wills and estates with a firm dedicated to this area of law.

Varga Lawyers is seeking a lawyer to join our Modbury CBD team.

If you have practical wills and estates experience and want to develop your expertise alongside experienced practitioners, we would like to hear from you.

About Varga Lawyers

Varga Lawyers is a boutique South Australian firm practising exclusively in wills and estates, with offices in Adelaide CBD and Modbury. Our work spans estate planning, probate, estate administration and estate litigation.

Our team includes an Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates (SA). We value careful work, clear advice and a thoughtful approach to supporting clients through important decisions and difficult times.

The opportunity

You will work alongside experienced lawyers, with guidance, mentoring and responsibility appropriate to your skills and experience.

Your work may include:

Taking instructions and advising clients on estate planning.

Preparing wills, enduring powers of attorney and advance care directives.

Preparing applications for probate and letters of administration.

Advising and assisting executors with deceased estate administration.

Assisting senior practitioners with complex succession matters and estate disputes.

You will build client relationships and take increasing responsibility for matters as your skills and confidence develop.

About you

You must have either:

At least two years' experience as a law clerk in wills and estates; or

At least one year's post-admission experience practising in wills and estates.

Newly admitted lawyers with the required law-clerk experience are welcome to apply. Applicants must be admitted by commencement and hold, or be eligible to obtain, a South Australian practising certificate.

You will also bring:

Strong attention to detail and sound drafting skills.

Clear communication and an empathetic, professional approach to clients.

The ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and follow matters through.

Accountability, initiative and a willingness to seek guidance when needed.

A collaborative approach to working with lawyers, paralegals and administrative staff.

A commitment to learning and developing your expertise in wills and estates.

What we offer

$70,000-100,000 plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience.

Guidance and mentoring from experienced wills and estates practitioners.

Varied, meaningful work in a dedicated practice.

Direct client contact and responsibility matched to your experience.

Full-time or part-time arrangements, with flexibility considered.

The advertised salary range is based on full-time employment, with part-time remuneration calculated pro rata.