Estate Planning Senior Associate

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At Life Legacy Legal, we believe estate planning should involve more than just making a Will. We take a holistic approach, partnering with our clients throughout their life’s journey and ensuring their plans evolve with their goals, needs and circumstances. We offer peace of mind now and for the future.

For our team, we are committed to creating a supportive and dynamic workplace that values continuous improvement, excellence in client service and work-life balance. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated solicitor who shares our approach to this strategic area of law to join our team.

About the role

You will spend most of your time working autonomously or with the Life Legacy Legal directors on complex estate planning files.

Responsibilities will include :

Conducting due diligence investigations (relating to our clients’ existing documents, circumstances and asset ownership structures) and reporting on your findings

Drafting complex Wills, enduring powers of attorney and other estate planning documents

Working closely with clients, referrers, accountants and financial planners to develop tailored estate plans and asset protection strategies

Managing files with meticulous attention to legal and procedural detail

Bringing technical expertise to the table

We will support you in developing your business development skills if that is of interest to you, however there is no expectation for you to be involved in any business development activities outside of excellent client service and file management.

About you

We are looking for someone who has :

8+ years PAE and has completed, or are interested in completing, further study such as a Master of Laws in a relevant area and / or becoming an Accredited Specialist in succession law;

Ideally, an agricultural background or an interest in agriculture;

An interest in research and making sure our documents and strategies are innovative and effective;

A desire to be more than mediocre – you want to be one of the best;

A deep interest in estate planning and succession law;

Proven experience in Wills and estate planning;

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach;

A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset;

Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy; and

A collaborative spirit and commitment to ongoing professional development.

WhyLife Legacy Legal?

At Life Legacy Legal, our passion for what we do is reflected in our commitment to our clients and our team. We invest in our people, offering a supportive and collaborative environment with regular social activities. Our firm is known for its friendly atmosphere and dedication to providing top-tier legal services.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary, designed to reward your experience and dedication. This role will be based in our Brisbane CBD office with fortnightly visits to our Sandgate office.

Join Life Legacy Legal and be a part of a team that values excellence and fosters professional growth. It's time to embrace a role that lets you make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients.

To know more, contact Stephanie Kelly on 0413631231

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