Join a well regarded Canberra law firm and develop your career within a supportive Wills & Estate practice Your new companyThis established Canberra law firm has a strong reputation for providing high quality, practical legal advice to individuals, families and businesses. With an experienced team and a strong local presence, the firm offers a professional and collaborative environment where junior lawyers are supported to build their technical capability, confidence and client relationships.
Due to continued growth, an opportunity is available for a Lawyer with approximately 1-3 years' post admission experience to join the firm's Wills & Estates practice.
Your new roleWorking alongside experienced practitioners, you will gain exposure to a broad range of wills and estates matters and have the opportunity to manage matters with an increasing level of autonomy as your experience develops.Your responsibilities may include:

• Drafting wills, powers of attorney and other estate planning documents
• Assisting clients with estate planning and succession matters
• Probate and estate administration matters
• Working on contested estates and estate disputes where required
• Undertaking legal research and preparing advice and correspondence
• Liaising directly with clients, beneficiaries and other stakeholders
• Managing files and progressing matters from initial instructions through to completion
• Supporting senior practitioners on more complex matters

What you'll need to succeedTo be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• Admission as an Australian legal practitioner
• Approximately 1-3 years' PQE
• Experience in wills and estates, succession law or a related private client practice
• Strong drafting, research and written communication skills
• A professional and empathetic approach to client engagement
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A genuine interest in developing a career within wills and estates

Candidates with broader general practice experience and demonstrated exposure to wills, estates or private client matters are also encouraged to apply.
What you'll get in returnThis is an excellent opportunity to build your career within an established Canberra practice while gaining hands on experience across a varied wills and estates workload. You will work closely with experienced lawyers, receive ongoing development and have the opportunity to build greater autonomy and client responsibility as your career progresses.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up to date copy of your CV, or contact Madeleine.Ellacott@hays.com.au for a confidential discussion about your career.

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