21 wills estates law jobs found in Sydney

This is a paid casual position (starting with 2 days per week, for now). CLS Legal is seeking a law clerk to join its team!  This is an excellent opportunity for a law student to accrue their days as part of the practical legal training's work experience component! The applicant is expected to have good interpersonal skills and a real passion for learning. About Us: We are a small boutique law firm in the Sydney CBD. We work on a broad range of matters, including property developments in the private sector and complex and general commercial litigation. Other types of work include corporate business and finance, wills, probate, estates and succession law. You can visit our website here .  Key Responsibilities: Legal research; Assisting our solicitors with drafting legal documents and correspondence; Reviewing documents; Assistance with general office duties; and File management. Essential Criteria: Currently doing your law degree;...

Ma & Company Solicitors is a boutique law firm specialising in property, business and commercial litigation. We have been established for over 25 years and with offices in Sydney and Melbourne. We are seeking a PLT/ Intern/ Volunteer Paralegal Law Student   with ability to responsible for negotiating and managing files. The successful applicant of this position will be working within a friendly team in our Sydney office. You will be given the support you need to advance your career.  The responsibilities  include but not limited to: processing residential and commercial property, buy and sell transactions, liaising with clients, banks and other solicitors assisting in drafting and preparing legal documents, including briefs, court documents, contracts, and conveyancing paperwork. conducting legal research and analysis across our practice areas. supporting solicitors in case preparation, including evidence collection, client communications, and coordination with...

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated individual for a Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement. This opportunity is ideal for candidates aiming to gain hands-on experience in diverse legal areas. The successful candidate will work closely with our experienced solicitors, engaging in various legal tasks and making contributions to our practice. Key Responsibilities: Assist in drafting and preparing legal documents, including briefs, court documents, contracts, and conveyancing paperwork. Conduct legal research and analysis across our practice areas. Support solicitors in case preparation, including evidence collection, client communications, and coordination with external entities. Participate in court appearances, mediations, and other legal appointments under supervision. Provide administrative support to the team, including file management and correspondence. Attend client meetings and assist in providing legal advice under the supervision of our...

About Dormer Stanhope Dormer Stanhope Lawyers is a boutique firm renowned for excellence in Succession Law. Led by our director Justeen Dormer, who brings over 27 years of legal experience, including her tenure as Senior Associate at a top-tier firm, we have established ourselves as respected experts in this specialised field. Our firm combines the expertise of larger practices with the personalised approach of a boutique environment. We foster a collaborative culture that provides junior lawyers with meaningful work on complex matters under the direct guidance of experienced practitioners, offering an unparalleled learning environment. The Role We seek an ambitious Graduate Lawyer with a demonstrated interest in Succession Law to join our growing Wills & Estates team. This exceptional opportunity will provide you with direct client contact and hands-on experience in contentious estate matters from day one. This is not just another graduate role – you will be...

We are a small boutique litigation firm in the heart of Sydney, specialising in personal injury law and we also practice in other areas of law including criminal law, contested wills, family law and commercial law matters. We are seeking a graduate law volunteer to assist in the practice 2 - 3 days a week for a minimum period of 3 months, preferably 4 months.  Our firm works in an enthusiastic and enjoyable environment providing an excellent and compassionate service to our clients.  We will provide some mentoring with a focus to developing your skills that will assist you in your future in the legal profession. We request that applicants confirm the PLT model selected to conduct their practical legal training, noting at least 40 days placement is available for a placement with our firm. Applicants are requested to provide a CV via email. Thank you. 

About Us: Aureate Legal is a boutique, full-service law firm committed to delivering pragmatic and tailored legal solutions to clients from diverse backgrounds. Our team of solicitors, qualified across multiple jurisdictions, offers cross-border advice that meets the specific needs of each client. With extensive experience in complex disputes, we are highly vigilant to potential risks in all types of transactions. Our partners bring experience from top-tier law firms in Australia, China, and the United States, along with in-depth familiarity with various levels of the court system. This unique expertise enables us to provide exceptional legal services in a broad range of practice areas. About the Role: As a PLT student with Aureate Legal, you will have the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience across a range of legal areas. Your responsibilities will include: Conducting legal research and summarising findings Attending client...

About us: Whitehead Cooper Williams is an old well-established legal practice based in the Sydney CBD serving all Clients, Large and Small, Personal and Commercial for over 70 years. WCW currently has one Principal and support staff who provide advice in many areas of law, including all forms of real estate conveyancing and leasing, wills and estates, family law, commercial and other disputes, corporations law and disputes, and business law. We have various long time personal and business clients plus ones, largely by word of mouth. About the role: We are seeking a solicitor who is 0-2 years post admission (admitted to practice in NSW) with experience working (as a paralegal or solicitor) in conveyancing, estates and litigation. The role will involve working alongside the Principal Solicitor to assist clients across various areas of law, with a focus on conveyancing, estates, and commercial law. This role is likely to involve very occasional court appearances;...

About the role This is an exciting opportunity for a junior solicitor to join our high-performing, friendly and award-winning team. You will work in all areas of Wills & Estates including:  advising clients in relation to their estate planning and drafting Wills, enduring powers of attorney and appointments of enduring guardian; estate litigation in the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of NSW including legal research, drafting observations to Counsel, writing legal correspondence, interviewing witnesses and drafting affidavits; and advising executors/administrators and beneficiaries on the administration of deceased estates. You will be mentored by our Director (who is an Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates), our Senior Associate and other friendly solicitors in our firm. You will also be supported by our Practice Manager and Client Services Officer.   Ideal candidate Our ideal candidate will...

Bainbridge Legal is a boutique legal practice with a primary office in Blacktown and a secondary office in Parramatta. Our firm focuses largely on the area of family law, but with some work in criminal law, wills and estate planning, probate and conveyancing. We are seeking a motivated, presentable and responsible graduate lawyer for a full-time position as a junior solicitor. We will also consider students who are close to admission, including those looking to complete their PLT placement. A successful PLT candidate who shows potential during their placement will be well placed to receive an offer of ongoing employment as graduate solicitor at the completion of the placement. Almost all of our Senior Associates started with us on a PLT placement, and a number of them have remained with the practice for over 10 years now. We offer our junior staff genuine mentoring and tuition. The successful candidate will be exposed to a range of tasks in and out of the...

ALA Law is a specialised Family Law  and Wills & Estates Firm located in Penrith. The firm offers 1 PLT placement per year, to the brightest, most dedicated and motivated student. We only take 1 student per year as we believe in providing a quality PLT placement where you will learn real skills that you will require to practice.  You will work directly with the Partners of the firm. You will be involved in all aspects of file management and running of matters and be exposed to case strategy and drafting. This is an unpaid placement, that requires a minimum of 3 days per week in our head office at Penrith for a minimum period of 6 months - in return for this you will learn how to practice, comply with the CPD, Rules and run a file from start to finish. ALA is a faced paced environment, with room for growth and development. We are a cutting edge firm with well respected principals and are involved in policy, petitioning and status movements within family...

Practical Legal Training (PLT) Candidate Opportunity at NexGen Legal NexGen Legal is a boutique law firm dedicated to delivering quality legal advice to its clients in simple and comprehensible terms. Our core practice areas include wills and estates law, commercial law, civil litigation, family law and construction law.  Our practice currently has matters before various courts and tribunals, including the Supreme Court of NSW, District Court of NSW, Federal Court of Australia, Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal. We pride ourselves on quality legal services, building relationships of trust with our clients, and efficient actioning and communication across all matters. The Opportunity We are offering an exciting volunteer Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement, ideal for recent law graduates, students currently enrolled in a PLT program or students in their penultimate year of studies. This hands-on, unpaid...

Our Firm Verde Lawyers is a law firm located in Sydney CBD. We specialise in Commercial Law, Family Law, Wills and Estates, Dispute Resolution and Migration Law. We have a strong reputation for being ethical and delivering high-quality work, and our client base includes both corporate and individual clients in Australia and based internationally.  We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and reliable individual for Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement to join our growing team. The Position We are currently offering a Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement to current and recently graduated law students. You will be working as part of a team of experienced solicitors and other support staff on matters involving contract law, commercial law, family law and migration law. You will be responsible for assisting in the drafting of legal documents, with guidance and mentorship from our experienced and friendly team. The Role Legal research; Reviewing and...

Volunteer Practical Legal Trainee (PLT) Placement – Eastwood Office We are offering an opportunity for a motivated Practical Legal Trainee (PLT) student to complete their required placement in our small, busy legal practice located in Eastwood. This unpaid position is designed to provide hands-on experience in conveyancing and general legal practice under the supervision of experienced solicitors.​ About the Role As a PLT volunteer, you will assist with matters from post-exchange to settlement using LEAP software and PEXA. You will also have the chance to support other areas of law, including wills and estates and litigation, depending on your interests and our current caseload.​ What We Offer Supervised legal training in a supportive and friendly environment Exposure to real client files and legal procedures Experience with industry-standard tools such as LEAP and PEXA A flexible schedule to accommodate your PLT...

Brander Smith McKnight Lawyers are looking for PLT students for our Sutherland office. We are a well respected generalist law firm with highly experienced lawyers based in Sutherland with offices also in Parramatta, Wollongong and Sydney. Our main areas of law are Construction, Commercial and Business, Civil Litigation, Property, Criminal, Family and Wills and Estates. We have flexible PLT arrangements, a very friendly and collaborative team, modern offices and facilities, secure onsite parking and close to public transport. Please send your covering letter and your resume to Dana Smith, Director at  danasmith@bsmlaw.com.au and  williamonishi@bsmlaw.com.au .  Note: our first volunteer is now working as a tippy for a Supreme Court Judge after his placement with us. Also note: our second volunteer is now working as a paralegal for Sparke Helmore Lawyers after his placement with us. Further note: our third volunteer is now working with...

APA Lawyers is a boutique commercial and corporate law firm based in the Sydney CBD. We work in the areas of commercial transactions/litigation, dispute resolution and business and estate succession. We are seeking a student in their penultimate or final year of law to join our firm on a casual basis of 2-3 days per week to undertake administrative tasks, legal research and assisting on client matters. The position may require the successful applicant to work both from our office and remotely subject to client/matter requirements. This is a casual position. The successful candidate will have: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal High level computer skills A high level of attention to detail Excellent research skills The ability to work effectively to deadlines and to produce deliverables on time Team focus Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Application procedures: All...

The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) is currently looking for Volunteer Intake Paralegals  to join our team for an immediate start. About the organisation: HALC provides free legal services to people affected by HIV and hepatitis-related legal issues, including:  Immigration Administrative Law Public Health Criminal Employment Discrimination Insurance/Superannuation Estate planning Social Security Family Position Description: Volunteers perform a variety of day-to-day tasks including - Answering phones and delivering messages; New client intakes; General administrative work; Researching legal and administrative laws and procedures; Ad hoc tasks such as drafting letters of advice and submissions or project work. Essential criteria: sensitivity to people affected by HIV and Hep C sensitivity towards clients from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTI community, sex workers, people who use drugs and persons...

Position: The Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) seeks a dedicated person to join its team of committed human rights lawyers as a Practical Legal Trainee (students who hold a law degree and who are undertaking a course for practical admission as a lawyer). There are multiple positions available in our Randwick office and at our Outreach Service offices. Responsibilities include research, drafting statements, observing and assisting with client appointments, accompanying lawyers to client meetings and DoHA interviews and various other administrative and legal tasks. You will receive on-the-job training and supervision. You will have had previous volunteer experience and be able to demonstrate a commitment to human rights and social justice, an understanding of the issues that affect people seeking asylum, and a capacity to problem-solve. You will have administrative and organisational experience, and have the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders...

Position: The Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) seeks a dedicated person to join its team of committed human rights lawyers as a Practical Legal Trainee (students who hold a law degree and who are undertaking a course for practical admission as a lawyer). There are multiple positions available in our Randwick office. Responsibilities include research, drafting statements, observing and assisting with client appointments, accompanying lawyers to client meetings and DoHA interviews and various other administrative and legal tasks. You will receive on-the-job training and supervision. You will have had previous volunteer experience and be able to demonstrate a commitment to human rights and social justice, an understanding of the issues that affect people seeking asylum, and a capacity to problem-solve. You will have administrative and organisational experience, and have the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in a confident and a respectful...

Temporary full time (exempt) up to 2 years with the possibility of extension Health Manager Level 4, $141,974 – $169,151 pa + 11.5% super Chatswood, St Leonards location Flexible working Join the team driving the largest digital transformation program for Australia’s largest public health system. NSW Health has established a Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) which will provide a secure, holistic and integrated view of the care a patient receives across the NSW Health system.  The SDPR program will transform how people experience and deliver care across the state, providing benefits for the people of NSW and the NSW Health workforce regardless of their location and role. It will bring the state healthcare system together, unifying access to patient clinical information in one view. This will help to provide connected, transparent and safe care for any person at any public healthcare setting statewide. All NSW Health care teams and...

An opportunity has arisen to join the firm as a paralegal primarily focusing on family law . Reception duties are also part of the role. The applicant should have had some experience in Family law and be available on Mondays, Wednesdays (flexible) and Thursdays (9 am to 5:30 pm) Chidiac Legal provides a wide array of legal services, including resolution of Family, Estate, Property, Criminal and Commercial Dispute matters, with a strong focus on quality and care. As a Paralegal at Chidiac Legal, you will be an integral part of our team, assisting our solicitors in various legal tasks. This is a fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience, develop your legal skills, and work alongside experienced professionals in the industry. Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of a dynamic and supportive team that values growth and professional development. 📩 To apply, please send your resume to me via email at richard@chidiaclegal.com.au .