Wills & Estates Lawyer | 0-1 year PQE

Are you a motivated early career lawyer eager to begin your career with real responsibility, genuine mentorship, and meaningful client interaction?
This long standing Victorian law firm has been providing trusted legal advice for over 50 years, and is known for its personal, client focused approach. The firm works with a diverse range of private clients and small to medium businesses across Victoria and Australia.

An opportunity has arisen for an early career lawyer to join the team in their office in the Eastern Suburbs. This role offers rare access to direct mentorship, with the successful candidate working closely alongside a Principal Lawyer and gaining hands on exposure to high quality legal work from day one.

Rather than being limited to administrative tasks, you’ll be actively involved in matters, learning the practical skills needed to develop into a confident and capable practitioner.

Key Responsibilities

Working under the guidance of a Principal Lawyer, you will assist with and develop experience in:

• Estate Planning, including drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney
• Deceased Estates, including Grants of Probate, Letters of Administration, and estate administration
• Property Law and Conveyancing, including residential and commercial transactions
• General legal matters across the firm’s practice areas
• Client communication and file management
• Legal research and drafting

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine interest in Estate Planning, Deceased Estates and Property Law
• Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent)
• Admitted to practice or eligible to obtain a Victorian practising certificate
• Strong academic performance and attention to detail
• A professional, client focused communication style
• High initiative and eagerness to learn
• Ability to manage deadlines and a busy workload
• A collaborative, reliable team player

Benefits & Culture

• Close, one on one mentoring from an experienced Principal Lawyer
• Hands on learning and early responsibility
• Exposure to a broad and loyal client base
• Supportive, stable and professional working environment
• Long established firm with strong values and reputation
• Opportunity to build a long term career within the firm

If you’re an early career lawyer looking for a well rounded start to your career within a supportive and reputable firm, this opportunity offers excellent training and long term development.

Apply now via the APPLY button or contact Lauren Benstead on (03) 9077 7491 or lauren.benstead@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential discussion.