The Opportunity An established and highly regarded Melbourne law firm is continuing to grow its Wills & Estates practice and is looking for a talented Wills & Estates Associate to join the team.
This is a newly created opportunity within a growing practice, making it an exciting time to come on board. The role would suit a lawyer with around 3–5 years’ PQE who is looking for greater autonomy, high-quality work and the opportunity to continue developing their expertise within a supportive team.
You’ll work closely with the Special Counsel, who is highly experienced across Wills & Estates and is known for being approachable, generous with his time and genuinely invested in developing his team.
The Role This is a broad Wills & Estates opportunity offering exposure to both advisory and contentious matters, with the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload and work directly with clients. The successful candidate will have a high level of autonomy while receiving guidance and support from an experienced practitioner.
Key responsibilities and matters will include:
- Advising on Wills, trusts, estate planning and Powers of Attorney.
- Estate administration and related disputes.
- Part IV claims and challenges to the validity of Wills.
- Disputes concerning the administration and construction of estates.
- VCAT matters relating to Powers of Attorney and guardianship.
- Recovery of estate assets and Probate matters.
- Preparation of Deeds of Family Arrangement and Terms of Settlement.
- Managing matters from commencement through to resolution, including direct client engagement and attendance at client meetings.
- Working autonomously while having access to experienced mentoring and guidance when required.
About You We’re looking for an Associate who has a strong foundation in Wills & Estates and is ready to take the next step in their career.
You don’t need to have experience across every aspect of the practice. What matters most is that you’re a capable lawyer who can manage matters independently, has strong technical and drafting skills, and is comfortable taking ownership of your work.
You’ll ideally have experience in some combination of Wills and estate planning, estate administration, trusts or estate disputes. Most importantly, you’ll be someone who is keen to learn, enjoys working with clients and wants to continue building their career in Wills & Estates.
Mentoring & Development One of the real highlights of this opportunity is the level of support you will have access to.
While you’ll have the autonomy to run your own matters, you’ll never feel like you’re on your own.
You’ll also have the opportunity to work on quality matters and with sophisticated clients, giving you exposure that will help you build towards the next stage of your career.
The Clients & Work The practice acts for a strong mix of private clients, families, business owners and high-net-worth individuals, with matters generally sitting in the mid-to-high end of the market.
The work is varied and interesting, with a balance between advisory work and complex disputes. It’s an opportunity to develop strong technical expertise while also building meaningful client relationships.
If you’re an experienced Wills & Estates Associate looking for quality work, genuine mentorship and the opportunity to grow within a supportive and expanding practice, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out to
Claire Papazoglou on (03) 9077 7491 or via email claire.papazoglou@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.
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