Lawyer (Wills & Estate Planning) – 4 to 6 years' PQE
Core
A lawyer specializing in Wills and Estate Planning who manages files from inception to delivery, drafts legal documents, and handles court advocacy.
Role type
Mid-senior IC lawyer (Wills & Estate Planning)
Builds
Wills, testamentary trusts, succession plans, powers of attorney, and estate administration documents
Domain
Legal services (Estate Planning & Probate)
Required skills
Will drafting, testamentary trusts, succession planning, powers of attorney, enduring guardianship, estate administration, tax implications, will disputes, intestacy handling, court advocacy, client instructions, fee management, mentoring staff, business development
Preferred skills
Advanced care directives, superannuation advice, binding death nominations, trust structures
Technologies
Legal research tools, document drafting software
Responsibilities
Conduct day-to-day file management, take client instructions, draft legal documents and advices, prepare for and attend court matters, liaise with third parties (solicitors, banks), manage professional fees, mentor junior staff, assist with work overflow, compile precedents, and engage in business development
Seniority
Mid-senior, hands-on IC