We are seeking an experienced Wills & Estates Lawyer (5+ years PQE) to join our firm in a part-time capacity (1–2 days per week).

This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner seeking flexibility and genuine work-life balance, while continuing to engage in high-quality legal work within a supportive and professional team environment.

The role is suited to a confident and capable lawyer who can work autonomously, managing matters end-to-end with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

Taking full client instructions for estate planning matters

Providing clear, practical and commercially sound estate planning advice

Drafting and settling a range of estate planning documents, including:

Simple and non-standard Wills

Testamentary trust Wills

Wills incorporating life interests and rights to occupy

Enduring Powers of Attorney and related documents

Advising on:

Estate planning principles and structuring

Tax implications (including CGT considerations in estate planning)

Superannuation and its interaction with estate planning

Managing matters independently from initial enquiry through to execution

Maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring a high standard of client service

Proactively following up leads and client enquiries and confirming instructions accurately

Working collaboratively within a team environment

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Minimum 5 years PQE in Wills & Estates practice

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision

Strong technical expertise in:

Estate planning

Testamentary trust structures

Superannuation death benefits and estate integration

Tax considerations in estate planning

Advanced drafting skills across both standard and complex estate planning documents

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients

Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately capture client instructions

A proactive approach to client management and file progression

Excellent organisational and time management skills

A positive attitude and a genuine enjoyment of working within a team