Wills & Estates Lawyer (2+ years PAE)

If you've been looking you will appreciate just how rare an opportunity this is!

Our client  has an enviable reputation & provides a supportive, inclusive & progressive workplace for all.  They have a thriving and cohesive Wills & Estates practice and they are now seeking to appoint an engaging & technically skilled Wills & Estates Lawyer within this team.

They are now seeking to appoint a  Lawyer (2+ years PAE)  to work in their  Wills & Estates team , encompassing a wide range of matters, including  estates planning ,  estate administration ,  probate  and  trusts .

Some of the job responsivities include, but are not limited to: 

• Drafting Wills (simple Wills and Testamentary Wills), Enduring Power of Attorney (for Victoria & NSW), Appointments of Medical Treatment Decision Maker, detailed Explanatory Letters and Costs Agreements;
• Liaising with beneficiaries regarding entitlements under Will;
• Drafting applications for Probate and Letters of Administration;
• Advising executors on their roles and responsibilities and liaising with beneficiaries regarding entitlements under Will and estate;
• Advising clients in relation to claims against estates and working on court documents in relation to those claims;
• Instructing at mediation and court;
• Instructing and appearing at VCAT in relation to matters under the Guardianship List.

• Excellent drafting and attention to detail; 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas or frameworks clearly;
• Commercially minded with a willingness to work on a diverse range of matters;
• A self-starter, capable of working independently with limited supervision; 
• Well-developed and effective Business Development skills.