Part Time Wills and Estates Lawyer

About the role

You will manage a broad range of wills and estates matters, including drafting wills, preparing Powers of Attorney and Appointments of Enduring Guardian, advising clients on estate planning matters, managing estate administration matters from commencement through to finalisation, obtaining Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration, liaising with executors, beneficiaries and other stakeholders, and providing practical, empathetic and high-quality client service.

Key responsibilities

• Drafting wills, including complex wills incorporating testamentary trusts

• Preparing Powers of Attorney and Appointments of Enduring Guardian

• Advising clients on estate planning matters

• Managing estate administration matters from commencement through to finalisation

• Obtaining Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration

• Liaising with executors, beneficiaries and other stakeholders

• Providing practical, empathetic and high-quality client service

About you

• At least 5 years PQE in wills and estates law

• Strong estate planning and estate administration experience

• Essential knowledge and experience drafting testamentary trust wills

• Experience handling probate and letters of administration applications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to manage files independently and efficiently

• A client-focused and compassionate approach

• Proficiency in LEAP Legal Software (essential)

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements

• Approximately three days per week

• Autonomy to manage your own schedule

• A supportive and collaborative team environment

• Experienced support staff available to assist with client correspondence, administration, billing and client liaison

• Quality work with established clients

• A friendly North Shore office location