Estate First Lawyers is a law firm practicing exclusively in high level estate planning and estate administration law (we do not do estate litigation).
The firm has a strong reputation in the industry, with 3 accredited specialists (out of 39 in Qld) in succession law, and recognition in 'Best Lawyers' and 'Doyles' guide over multiple consecutive years.
This is a specialised practice, so the work, precedents and processes is that of a top tier firm.
Due to our continued growth, we are looking to add a mid/senior estate planning lawyer to our team of 10 lawyers and 12 support staff.
If you are looking for an opportunity to practice exclusively in estate planning law, want to work with quality clients and like minded professionals to run things by, then please apply.
About the role
As an experienced lawyer within the estate planning team, you'll have the opportunity to:
Provide advice on a variety of client matters, including estate planning for blended families, estrangement, clients with entities, testamentary trusts (including protective provisions for vulnerable beneficiaries).
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, offering empathetic and sensitive guidance.
Work closely with other senior lawyers in the team.
Work with comprehensive precedents and processes that have been built by our specialists for over 15 years.
Not have to worry about securing your own appointments, as the firm has strong and broad referral relationships with other professional organisations.
Have a realistic budget to ensure work/life balance and plenty of admin support to support you.
The position is full time, and there is some flexibility in terms of work times and work from home depending on your experience level.
Applicants wanting 4 days a week may also apply.
Who are we and what do we stand for?
Estate First Lawyers is a unique law firm focused on delivering sophisticated estate solutions for medium to high net worth individuals and their entities.
We are one of the largest teams of its kind in Australia and can therefore invest significant resources into our processes and precedents and our support team, so you can focus on the law and your clients.
Our values are Professionalism | Care | Teamwork | Growth | Balance.
The team is friendly and collegiate with a culture of sharing knowledge, mentorship and career support.
Our legal team is stable with very low turnover (with a number of our lawyers being in the firm for over a decade each).
How will I be rewarded?
You are smart, organised and client focused.
So your salary will reflect this and will be competitive with city practices.
We are a believer in work/life balance too, so we don't 'churn and burn' our valuable team members with budget requirements that are unrealistic.
You will enjoy file autonomy and work flexibility.
You will have great opportunities to contribute to the firm's shared collective knowledge as part of our weekly legal brainstorming sessions and CPD (including an annual conference of your choice).
There are also team prizes for achieving our group goals (including storey bridge climb, sporting events, paid lunches, vouchers etc...).
What skills do I need?
5+ years post-admission experience (PAE) in estate planning.
Other areas (including estate administration and estate litigation) will be considered.
High level organisational skills and a proactive, 'can do' approach.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to clients.
Strong drafting skills and eye for detail.
Ability to think creatively and problem solve.
A collaborative, team approach.
An equal enjoyment of client interaction and doing the technical work.
The Location
The position is based in our main office at Toowong.
We are located on level 10 of the Toowong Tower, offering a stunning fitout, uninterrupted views to Mt Cootha and convenient access downstairs to the Toowong Shopping Village and train station.
Email Us today
Don't miss this exciting opportunity.
Email a copy of your resume and cover letter to Divisional Head & Founder, Ann Janssen (accredited specialist, succession law) at: ******.
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