Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer

Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Panel work with corporate Trustees

One-on-one with Principal

Merit-based progression

Job summary

Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment in Sydney seeks a Wills & Estates Lawyer (or a commercial litigation lawyer moving into this area) at the 1–4 year level. You will engage in wills and estates work and related probate matters within a firm that values leadership and career progression.

The role offers strong mentorship, exposure to high-quality matters, and a supportive, collaborative environment to propel your legal career in a top-tier firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation or wills and estates preferred.
• Exposure to Supreme Court of NSW desirable.
• Willing to learn and handle complex equity issues.

Responsibilities

• Work on wills and estates matters and related probate issues.
• Potential appearances in the Supreme Court of NSW.
• Contribute to a collaborative, merit-based team environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Wills & Estates

Court appearances (NSW)

Job description

You will be a Wills & Estates Lawyer (or a commercial litigation lawyer who would like to move into the area) at the 1-4 year level.

Your new role

Will see you satisfy your desire to work in Litigation and find a firm that has great leadership and that will propel your career.

Ideally, you will have experience in litigation, wills and estates, including; appearing in the Supreme Court of NSW, or a desire to learn and do so; contested complex equity proceedings; contested probate and family provision claims; Elder abuse recovery claims; Probate and administration of estates; and Incidental tax/superannuation issues.

Benefits

Panel work with two corporate Trustees; work one-on-one with the Principal; your progression is second-to-none; significant client access; exceptional experience and training, within a positive and supportive working environment; multi-award-winning law firm; non-hierarchical, merit-based organisation, with a passion for delivering high-quality legal services to clients; be surrounded by a highly credentialed and collegiate team of lawyers; experience a truly collaborative and supportive workplace to help you develop your career in the law.