Lawyer- Wills and Estates

Join a leading Canberra law firm in a rare opportunity to develop your career in Wills & Estates, working closely with experienced practitioners on estate planning, probate, and administration matters. This role offers early responsibility, strong mentorship, and a supportive environment that values collaboration and professional growth.

Client Details

Our client is a well-regarded, multi-discipline law firm with a strong reputation in the ACT, NSW and VIC. They have a progressive, client-centred ethos - specialising in the areas of wills & estates and family law.

They are known for innovation (including collaborative law and out-of-court solutions), supported by an open work culture designed to promote professional development and collaboration.

This role offers a rare opportunity to join the firm at an early stage of your career and build your skill-set within their esteemed Wills & Estates team, learning from some of the best in practice.

Description

As a Wills & Estates Lawyer with approximately 0-2 years PQE, you will:

• Draft wills, enduring powers of attorney, and other estate-planning documents across the ACT (and NSW when required).
• Assist with probate, estate administration and deceased estate matters.
• Participate in client meetings, giving advice under supervision and helping manage straightforward estate planning instructions.
• Support senior team members in estate-dispute work, testamentary trust structures, and strategic estate planning.
• Collaborate with other practice areas (family law, business advisory) to provide holistic advice to clients.
• Embrace the firm's modern, team-based approach to legal delivery, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and client service enhancements.

Profile

To be considered for this role you will bring:

• Admission to practice in the ACT (or eligible for immediate admission) and approximately 0-2 years PQE (or new admittee keen to specialise in wills & estates).
• Some experience (or strong interest) in wills, enduring documents, deceased estates or related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - you will engage with clients, advisers and executors in a clear and professional manner.
• Strong research, drafting and analytical ability, with keen attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• A proactive, collaborative working style, aligned with a progressive and inclusive culture.
• A desire to develop and build a career in the wills & estates space within a well-regarded firm.

Job Offer

• Early exposure within a respected firm, with mentoring support and genuine development pathways.
• A high quality team environment, combining professionalism with a supportive culture.
• Exposure to a wide variety of work across estate planning, probate and administration - an excellent foundation for career growth.
• A firm whose values align with client-centric service, innovation and modern practice.
• Opportunities to work with a diverse and established client base.
• Competitive salary package plus further benefits.

If you are a passionate Lawyer wanting to progress in Wills and Estates and looking to make a positive impact in the legal industry, we encourage you to apply today. Canberra-based professionals are especially encouraged to seize this opportunity.

To apply online, click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role, contact Jackie Jones (Page Executive) on or

Please submit your CV and a short cover note outlining your interest and relevant experience. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

If this particular role isn't quite right for you, you're welcome to reach out for a confidential discussion about other current or upcoming legal opportunities.