Wills & Estate Lawyer (Associate level and above)

We are hiring a Wills & Estate Lawyer for a modern, tech-enabled legal practice specialising in wills, estates and estate administration. Their work focuses on delivering clear, efficient and client-focused legal services across estate planning and deceased estates.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Associate-level (or above) Estate Planning Lawyer with strong experience in estate administration.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a structured, high-volume environment where you will manage meaningful estate matters from start to finish, supported by experienced practitioners and efficient systems designed to improve legal delivery and client experience.

You will work across a broad range of wills and estate matters, with a primary focus on estate administration, including probate and letters of administration. You will also assist with estate planning matters as required.

This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of files, deal directly with clients, and ensure matters are progressed efficiently and accurately.

What will you do?

• Managing estate administration matters end-to-end
• Preparing and lodging probate and letters of administration applications
• Advising executors and beneficiaries on estate processes and obligations
• Drafting estate documentation and correspondence
• Supporting estate planning matters, including wills
• Communicating with clients and third parties in a clear and professional manner
• Ensuring files are managed efficiently and in line with best practice

What are we looking for?

• Australian practising certificate
• Experience in Wills & Estates, with strong exposure to estate administration
• Solid understanding of probate and letters of administration processes
• Ability to manage matters independently from start to finish
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A professional, empathetic approach when dealing with clients during sensitive circumstances
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

Highly regarded:

• Experience in a specialist estates or private client team
• Exposure to high-volume or structured estate administration environments
• Interest in modern legal service delivery and process improvement

What’s on offer?

• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Structured workflows and systems to support efficient practice
• A steady flow of estate planning and administration matters
• Opportunity to build strong technical experience in wills and estates
• A modern approach to legal practice focused on clarity, efficiency and client service
• Hybrid, flexible workplace

For more information or for a confidential discussion, please contact Karen Horovitz

0450530351 or email Karen.horovitz@empiregroup.com.au

Karen is a Legal Professional Recruiter at empire group. She is passionate about helping legal professionals find the right role. 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!

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