Solicitor - Wills and Estates

2 weeks ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Hicksons Lawyers Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Brief Description
Hicksons| Hunt & Hunt is a commercial law firm that assists government, companies, organisations, and individuals throughout Australia to create sustainable value through legal and commercial advice, services, and solutions. Our breadth of expertise is reflected in our diverse practice groups and complemented by our industry and sector focus. With offices in Sydney, North Ryde, Newcastle and Griffith, we work across geographies with smart technology to keep connected to our clients.

We pride ourselves on our energy and authenticity to drive client solutions, attract and develop talent and serve our broader community. With a strong history of providing exceptional legal advice, we consider ourselves to be visionary thought leaders who have harnessed our history and experience, emerging as a market-leading legal and advisory business.

The Team
As part of our Wills & Estates team, you will have the opportunity to assist clients in creating comprehensive estate plans, complex planning, drafting wills, navigating probate proceedings, and resolving complex estate dispute. Our supportive and inclusive work culture, excellent professional development opportunities, and commitment to client satisfaction, makes Hicksons' an ideal environment to advance your legal career.

The Role
We Are Looking For a Solicitor With 2+ Years' PQE Experience, Who Can Bring Energy And Innovation To Hicksons. The Successful Candidate Will Have

  • Previous experience in Wills and Estates and broad experience in the administration of deceased estates and the preparation of estate planning documents, including simple Wills to the more complex Wills incorporating testamentary trusts
  • A desire to grow and develop with our team
  • An ability to build effective working relationships with clients
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
  • Interest in further study or qualifications in the practice area would be highly regarded

Supporting You
Potential unearthed
– We pride ourselves on enabling you to achieve your career aspirations. Offering tailored 1:1 mentoring, access to our E-learning platform with role base training, internal and external workshops and complete transparency around our promotional pathways program.

  • The right resources – Our workplace is supported by smart technology, paper-light processes, collaborative teams and a healthy values-based culture that will see you perform at your best.
  • Flexi-work options – We understand life is not 1 size fits all. Explore options for hybrid work, part time hours, compressed working weeks, and more.
  • Performance based rewards and incentive bonuses – our incentive program is designed to reward our employees and support our high-performance culture.
  • Hicksons + Benefits – 16 weeks paid gender-neutral parental leave, education assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Birthday leave and #4U leave, plus access to everyday discounts through our corporate discount schemes, and novated leasing.
  • Life at Hicksons – Contributing to our community is part of our Vision; the firm provides you with the opportunity to contribute to the firm's corporate social responsibility activities through our pro-bono program.
  • Awards – The 2024 AFR Partnership Survey named Hicksons as the industry leader with the highest proportion of Female Partners for the second year running. In addition, Hicksons has been recognised ABA employer of choice winners (2020,2023 and 2024).

To have a confidential discussion on the role and our offering, please contact Zahra NowrouzTafreshi, Talent Acquisition Manager

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Please note pre-employment screening checks will be conducted on all successful applicants including a national police check.


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