Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Lawyer, Associate & Senior Associate
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Georgina See

Contact email: Georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: EP301025
Published: about 7 hours ago
The Opportunity
A newly created opportunity has arisen for a junior lawyer to join a highly respected Brisbane CBD law firm within its Wills and Estate Planning team. 

Working closely with experienced senior lawyers and directors recognised for their expertise in succession law, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to quality client work while developing your technical skills, confidence, and long-term career in estate planning and administration.

About the Role
You’ll support senior lawyers across a broad range of matters, including:
  • Drafting wills, powers of attorney, and testamentary trust documents
  • Assisting with estate administration, including probate applications and asset distribution
  • Supporting senior lawyers on contested estates and succession disputes
  • Conducting legal research and preparing advice
  • Drafting court documents, correspondence, and client communications
  • Attending client meetings, mediations, and court appearances with senior practitioners
  • Assisting with file management, document review, and tracking deadlines. 
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
  • Minimum 1+ years post-admission experience in estate planning and administration 
  • A strong interest in estate planning and administration law
  • A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from senior practitioners
  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail. 
This position is ideal for a junior lawyer looking to build a specialist career in succession law with strong mentorship and career development support.

Why Join This Firm?
  • Positive and inclusive firm culture
  • Long-term professional development and mentorship by seasoned professionals
  • Fantastic opportunity to step up and work autonomously with minimal hand-holding
  • Quality succession work with private clients
  • Focus on professional growth and training, not just billable hours
  • Office located in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD legal precinct, close to courts, major transport, and retail hubs. 
How to Apply
To apply please click APPLY attaching the relevant documents. Alternatively, please quote Ref: EP301025 and forward your professional profile to:
  • Georgina See – georgina@lawstaff.com.au 
If this role is not entirely suitable then we would still enjoy the opportunity of hearing from you. We often work on roles that are not advertised, with a range of positions across private practice and in-house.

LawStaff | 260 Queen St, Brisbane CBD | (07) 3221 1229
Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.