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Wills & Estates Lawyer (5 PQE)
Full Time
0.00 - 160000.00
Job description
Position overview:A senior role for a capable Wills and Estates practitioner seeking high quality matters, clear recognition for expertise and a competitive salary within a specialist practice.
About the firm:Our client is a respected Victorian boutique that focuses exclusively on trusts and estates work. Their reputation is well established, with recognition among leading Australian firms in the estates space. The practice is led by an accredited specialist who values pragmatic advice, client care and a genuine commitment to a positive workplace. The team operates with transparency and openness, encouraging contributions from all levels and supporting lawyers to work without unnecessary hierarchy.
What you’ll be doing:You will handle a diverse workload that includes complex estate planning, succession structures, trust considerations and high quality estate litigation. The role is suited to someone who enjoys sophisticated work while maintaining meaningful client relationships.
Apply now or email your resume to Janine Cloete (Legal – VIC & SA) at [email protected] to hear more about the opportunity. You can also contact Janine on +61 499 656 731.
Connect with Janine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinecloete1990
Why choose Gorilla Jobs for your next legal role?
About the firm:Our client is a respected Victorian boutique that focuses exclusively on trusts and estates work. Their reputation is well established, with recognition among leading Australian firms in the estates space. The practice is led by an accredited specialist who values pragmatic advice, client care and a genuine commitment to a positive workplace. The team operates with transparency and openness, encouraging contributions from all levels and supporting lawyers to work without unnecessary hierarchy.
What you’ll be doing:You will handle a diverse workload that includes complex estate planning, succession structures, trust considerations and high quality estate litigation. The role is suited to someone who enjoys sophisticated work while maintaining meaningful client relationships.
- Manage high value and sensitive estate disputes
- Draft comprehensive planning documents and provide strategic advice
- Guide clients through administration and contested processes
- Contribute to practice development and continuous improvement
- Minimum five years experience across estate planning and litigation
- Strong technical capability in both advisory and contested work
- Confidence managing files with independence and professionalism
- A thoughtful, client centred approach aligned with a boutique practice
- Salary up to $160,000 depending on experience
- Exposure to high calibre matters across planning and disputes
- Supportive leadership from an accredited specialist
- Inclusive, close knit team culture with no egos
- Ability to work from either Brighton or Melbourne CBD
Apply now or email your resume to Janine Cloete (Legal – VIC & SA) at [email protected] to hear more about the opportunity. You can also contact Janine on +61 499 656 731.
Connect with Janine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinecloete1990
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Required skills
experience
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professionalism
recruitment agency
pqe
litigation
melbourne cbd
linkedin
team culture
openness
transparency
client care
lawyer
independence
wills
trusts
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brighton
boutique practice
interview prep
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egos
succession structures
pragmatic advice
positive workplace
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Australia, Victoria, Melbourne Region, Melbourne
Australia - Posted
- 7 months ago
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