Wills & Estates Lawyer - Newcastle: Growth & Mentoring

Narooma; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Optio6 Talent Partners is partnering with a well-established Newcastle law firm seeking an experienced Wills & Estates Lawyer (4–10 years PAE) to join its knowledgeable and supportive team. The role offers mentoring from two Accredited Specialists and meaningful work with executors, beneficiaries and families.

The successful candidate will handle estate planning, probate, enduring powers and succession matters, with a focus on client care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4–10 years' post-admission experience.
• Experience in Wills, Estate Planning and Estate Administration.
• Strong drafting, legal research and analytical capabilities.
• Confidence managing matters and providing practical client advice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A thoughtful, empathetic and client-focused approach.
• A genuine interest in continued learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Estate planning, including Wills and complex testamentary trusts.
• Probate applications and deceased estate administration.
• Enduring Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship.
• Succession planning and asset protection considerations.
• Advising executors, beneficiaries and families.
• Complex estate matters and related legal issues.
• Contested estates and family provision matters, where appropriate.

Skills

Wills & Estates

Estate Planning

Estate Administration

Legal Drafting

Job description

Optio6 Talent Partners is partnering with a well-established Newcastle law firm seeking an experienced Wills & Estates Lawyer (4–10 years PAE) to join its knowledgeable and supportive team. The role offers mentoring from two Accredited Specialists and meaningful work with executors, beneficiaries and families.

The successful candidate will handle estate planning, probate, enduring powers and succession matters, with a focus on client care and professional development.