Wills & Estates Lawyer

About the role
Our client, renowned for their supportive, inclusive, and progressive workplace, is seeking a dynamic Wills & Estates Lawyer (5+ years PAE) to join their thriving and cohesive team working either 4 or 5 days per week . This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a diverse range of matters, including estate planning, estate administration, probate, and trusts, while working alongside respected practitioners who value collaboration, professional growth, and technical excellence.

Benefits
In addition to a competitive market salary, enjoy flexible working arrangements, paid parental leave, professional development, novated leasing, staff recognition awards, health and wellbeing programs, as well as a range of fun social events.

Duties
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.