Estate Litigation Lawyer

19 hours ago


Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Attwood Marshall La Full time
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We are looking for an experienced Lawyer to join our Estate Litigation team who practice exclusively in this area of law.
The Estate Litigation Department is led by Partner Lucy Mc Pherson, along with an experienced team of paralegals and senior lawyers.
About Attwood Marshall Lawyers Attwood Marshall Lawyers are an established, reputable law firm that traces its origins in the Coolangatta/Tweed Heads area to when Eric Attwood set up his legal practice after the Second World War in 1946.
For over 75 years, we have been dedicated to serving the local community.
We believe our brand is known for the following positioning statements: Long established firm with 7 offices across Australia We are at the forefront of legal innovation & technology Our teams are specialists in their area of law We care – our staff are trained to listen & connect with our clients We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients We help people with their matter & change their lives for the better We are passionate advocates for social justice & change Our values are Integrity, Understanding, and Responsibility.
We moved into our current Coolangatta beachfront offices located in The Strand building in 1989 and have continued to grow ever since, with over 75 staff and additional offices located at Robina Town Centre, Southport, Kingscliff, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.
We are a family orientated law firm with an emphasis on work/life balance.
We support our employees in their work environment and provide excellent office conditions, utilising the latest in practice management systems (LEAP) and technology.
Staff have modern workspaces with natural light and ergonomic equipment.
Part of our vision is to create a safe, happy work culture that promotes learning, health and purpose.
Our office systems also support working from home, if required.
We are a paperless office and have a focus on automation and technology to help with progressing our clients' matters as quickly and efficiently as possible.
We traditionally act for people in the most stressful periods of their lives, and it is very important that our lawyers, paralegals, and support staff share our intent or purpose in their working life.
We offer a structured training program for both professional and personal development and provide supervision, guidance, and mentoring from our senior lawyers.
We also provide in-house business and personal coaching to assist in effective communication with clients, family, and colleagues.
The Role We are seeking a Lawyer with a minimum of three (3) years post admission experience in estate litigation matters to join our Estate Litigation team.
You will be working on a variety of estate litigation matters, including disputes relating to: Family Provision Claims Executor & Beneficiary Disputes Public Trustee & Guardian Disputes Statutory Wills Power of Attorney Disputes Responsibilities: Provide legal advice and assistance to clients in all aspects of Estate Litigation.
Liaising and corresponding (by phone, email and in person) with other professionals, such as counsel, contra lawyers, executors, beneficiaries and other 3rd parties.
Drafting court documents and applications.
Delegate work to junior solicitors, paralegals and administration staff and proof the work produced.
Contribute to the team's success and facilitate further training to the members where required.
Attend to accurate time recording and keep contemporaneous file notes.
A minimum of 3 years post admission experience in an Estate Litigation role.
An intent or purpose in life to help people and change their lives for the better.
Well-spoken, articulate and a friendly disposition.
Excellent communication and client liaison skills.
A high attention to detail and the ability to think outside the box.
Excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary skills.
Responsible and have integrity.
A good work ethic and be self-motivated.
A good team player attitude who will embrace the culture and systems of the firm.
Willingness to embrace new technology and work electronically.
Organisational and time management skills.
A willingness to contribute to the promotion of the firm and your own personal profile.
Positive/enthusiastic approach and must show initiative.
Ability to prioritise competing tasks.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Experience in LEAP software is beneficial, but not a requirement.
What We Offer Highly reputable law firm with an experienced team of lawyers and staff.
Excellent training program and career development focus.
Leading legal practice management systems and software.
Healthy work environment and work-life balance.
Great corporate culture with professional/personal development and training.
Well-resourced administrative team, IT, and office facilities.
Experienced senior lawyers for training, mentoring and support.
Excellent salary package.
The Location Attwood Marshall Lawyers has modern, spacious, well-positioned offices at Coolangatta, Robina Town Centre, Southport, Kingscliff, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.
This full-time position is based at our Coolangatta office.
There may be instances where you will be required to work from our other offices.
Apply Today Please send your CV and cover letter to Practice Manager Holly Gilholme by emailing (emailprotected) before Friday 21st of March 2025.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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