CareerPlan

Wills & Estates Lawyer | 1-3 Years PQE

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-12

Core

Drafting wills, powers of attorney, and estate planning documents; assisting with probate, estate administration, and disputes.

Role type

Junior Wills & Estates Lawyer

Builds

Estate planning documents and legal advice for individuals, families, and businesses

Domain

Legal (Wills, Estates, Succession Law)

Required skills

Legal drafting, legal research, written communication, client engagement, attention to detail, matter management

Preferred skills

Experience in succession law or private client practice, broader general practice experience

Responsibilities

Drafting wills and estate planning documents, assisting clients with estate planning and succession matters, handling probate and estate administration, working on contested estates and disputes, undertaking legal research and preparing advice, liaising with clients and beneficiaries, managing files from instruction to completion, supporting senior practitioners on complex matters