9 Wills & Estates jobs

We are a Sydney CBD law firm. We are seeking a solicitor who can work more independently in the areas of property law, commercial law and commercial litigation.   Preference will be given to a candidate with excellent IT and communication skills. 

We are a well-established boutique law firm looking for successful candidates to fill the following positions:   PLT placement This role involves a wide range of practical tasks such as court documents filing, assisting with legal research, basic conveyancing practice and family law practice, liaising with clients and providing general administrative support to our lawyers. Attention to details and a great work ethic are paramount in this role.  This role includes the opportunity to gain great experience and to grow within the firm after the completion of PLT. In your cover letter, please indicate how many days you are required to complete PLT. 2. Conveyancer The ideal candidate will have  at least 1 year  full-time legal secretary experience and have a full understanding of a conveyancing transaction. This role requires your great organisational skills, computer skills, excellent communication skills and happy demeanour.  We recognise your hard work and initiative. Salary varies with experience. To apply, please send your resume and covering letter together with your latest academic transcript (for law graduate only) to  hr@cksd.com.au  

Estate Planning Graduate Lawyer   We are an established boutique law practice in Sydney CBD and are looking for an Estate Planning Graduate Lawyer with relevant experience in drafting testamentary documents and providing client advice to join our dynamic team.   You will be reporting to the firm’s principals to deliver exceptional service to our diverse client base. You must be an academic high-performer, enthusiastic, pro-active, self-sufficient, have excellent communication skills and attention to detail.   You will be responsible for assisting with:   Taking client instructions Drafting testamentary documents Drafting wills, powers of attorney and enduring guardianships Reviewing complex blended family and trust structures Advising on asset protection structures Having carriage with probate and letters of administration Family provision matters Legal research   You will need to demonstrate a mature attitude, strong organisational skills, high level of client service and be driven to succeed. You will be exposed to interesting clients and this role will have strong career progression prospects.   Applicants are invited to submit their CVs and academic transcript together with a short description about why they believe they are suited to the role to  careers@mistryfallahi.com.au . Please DO NOT contact the Office Manager as only short-listed applicants with relevant experience will be contacted.

We are currently seeking a student on a part-time – 2 to 3 day per week basis – with flexible hours to accommodate study commitments.   Commencement : February 2020   Requirements:   Second or third year law student   An interest in family law   High attention to detail   Strong organisational skills   Legal research skills   Self-motivated and ability to work independently   Strong general IT skills with competency with MS Word, Outlook, and Excel   Preferably experience using Macintosh computers   We would welcome a short CV and copy of academic transcript to acordwell@alclegal.com.au , quoting ‘Paralegal Job Opportunity’ in the subject line. If you have any queries, please contact Alison Cordwell at acordwell@alclegal.com.au or on 0421 610 725.

As we are experiencing a period of organic growth, we are looking to recruit  two  talented and enthusiastic solicitors to join our expanding law firm. We practice in the areas of commercial litigation, family law, property, wills and estates and migration law. Our client base includes both corporate and individual clients.   The role You must be able to: Work autonomously on cases including obtaining instructions from clients, conducting due diligence, research and carrying out the work required. Communicate effectively with clients to gather information required in drafting and reviewing legal documents such as affidavits, commercial purchase contracts, lease agreements and wills, Work collaboratively with colleagues; Have desire to expand and develop your knowledge in various fields of law; Participate in developing the Davityan Lawyers brand by representing the firm and contributing to brand development strategies.   Eligibility Admitted as a lawyer in NSW and/or Hold a NSW practicing certificate; At least 12 months experience in at least one of the following practice areas: immigration law, commercial litigation, property or family law Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the firm; Excellent communications skills (written and verbal) and an engaging personality; The selected candidate will have a great work ethic, high level of adaptability and excellent people skills. Salary is commensurate with experience. To apply: Please email application to  info@davityanlawyers.com . Applications must include the following: cover letter, CV, academic transcript and current practicing certificate. Only applicants meeting the criteria will be contacted.  The positions will remain open until suitable candidates have been recruited.  

Davityan Lawyers is an expanding Sydney-based law firm with an opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic individuals for Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement. We practice in the areas of commercial litigation, family law, migration law, wills and estates and dispute resolution. Our client base includes both commercial and individual clients. The Position We are currently offering two Practical Legal Training (PLT) placements to final year and recently graduated law students. You will be working as part of a team of solicitors and other support staff on commercial, family and migration matters. This placement satisfies the practical experience requirements for admission as a Solicitor in NSW.  Responsibilities include assisting our solicitors with: Legal research; Administrative duties such as scanning, filing and opening folders; Drafting emails, submissions, wills and court documents; Preparing costs agreements and disclosures; Preparing and lodging visa applications, merits review applications, judicial review applications and other related applications Eligibility: Recently completed or in final year of law degree; Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues as well as individually; Good work ethic with a pro-active and can-do attitude; Strong attention to detail; The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with strong problem-solving skills; Display good organisation and time management skills; and Have desire to expand and develop your knowledge in various fields of law. To apply: Please email your resume, academic transcript and cover letter to  info@davityanlawyers.com . We will also consider candidates with part-time availability. Please provide details of your availability in your cover letter.  This vocational placement will remain open until suitable candidates are found.