Wills & Estates Lawyer 1-2+ yrs PQE

An excellent opportunity is available for a junior Wills & Estates lawyer to join a highly regarded boutique law firm in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. This is a role for someone who genuinely wants to build a long term career in wills and estates, working on high quality matters within a supportive, high performing environment.

With a long standing reputation in the market, this firm is known for its technical excellence, strong client relationships, and people first culture. You’ll be joining a team that values craftsmanship in the law, collaboration, and doing meaningful work for clients.

The Opportunity
Working closely with an Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates, this role offers exposure to a broad and interesting mix of private client matters, including:

• Estate planning, including complex and business-focused structures
• Probate and administration of deceased estates
• Business succession planning
• Estate disputes, including family provision claims
• Contested estates (capacity, executors, and trust-related disputes)
• Superannuation claims and disputes
• Powers of attorney, guardianship and administration matters

You’ll also have the benefit of working alongside accredited specialists across complementary practice areas, providing exposure to complex, high value work and a genuinely collegiate team environment.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Genuine work life balance – regular hours, weekends are yours
• Flexible working arrangements, including WFH
• Clear career pathway tailored to your strengths and interests
• Exceptional mentorship and ongoing legal education
• Strong administrative and legal support
• Modern offices, up to date technology, and free parking
• Supportive, social and values driven team culture
• Competitive salary package aligned with experience and performance

This is a firm that invests in its people and builds roles around individual capability, not rigid hierarchies.

This role will suit a lawyer who:

• Has 1-2 years’ experience in wills and estates (or a strong early focus in this area)
• Is detail oriented, thoughtful, and client focused
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally
• Is collaborative, ethical, and service driven
• Enjoys learning, takes initiative, and brings a positive, can do mindset
• Is seeking a long term role within a progressive boutique practice
• Values balance, stability, and working close to home

This established practice has served Melbourne clients for decades and is widely respected for its depth of expertise, client centric approach, and strong community ties. The firm is recognised for its specialist capability, consistent quality of work, and inclusive, respectful workplace culture.

If you’re a junior lawyer looking to deepen your experience in wills and estates while enjoying real mentorship, meaningful work, and balance, this is a rare opportunity worth exploring.

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