The Firm & The Role

Our client is a long established law firm and they are looking to recruit a wills & estate lawyer. This law firm has a reputation for excellence and for building strong relationships with their loyal client base.

The firm has a broad client base with clients across various industry groups e.g. financial services, manufacturing, property, construction, resources, technology, government. And this particular team acts for high net worth individuals, SMEs, rural clients and medium sized corporations.

Our client is seeking a lawyer with at least 18 months to 5 years post admission experience in the wills & estate planning space. Experience with high net worth individuals and complex asset structures will be advantageous.

A flavour of the work will include:

• drafting complex wills
• drafting testamentary trusts
• setting up charitable trusts and discretionary family trusts
• advising on succession planning
• advising clients on trust and superannuation issues
• advising on wealth protection
• advising executors and trustees on their duties and obligations

About You

• You will be a wills & estate lawyer with at least 18 months plus post admission experience up to 5 years pae
• Strong drafting and technical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly-developed organisational skills
• Ability to work independently, but within a team-focused environment
• Ability to deal with clients on your own
• Drive, ambition and enthusiasm for the area of wills & estate planning

Culture & Benefits

Our client pays its lawyers generously. They also have a bonus scheme. This is the perfect opportunity for the lawyer who wants to join a supportive and dynamic environment.

Other benefits include support for further studies, ability to purchase extra leave, payment to attend industry conferences and events.

Our client promotes an inclusive and diverse environment and our client is committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.

Lastly, our client values balance and encourages a life outside of work.

Apply

Marianna Tuccia BA, LLB
Ref No: MT28449
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0422 671 673

Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format.

*where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Marianna Tuccia is a Partner - Legal Professional Recruiter at empire group. She is a former lawyer and is passionate about helping lawyers in their next career move. She has over 18 years experience in placing lawyers in law firms and is eager to assist lawyers building their careers. If the above role isn't what you are looking for, reach out to her so she can assist you in finding the right one!