Wills & Estates Paralegal | Part Time

Are you an experienced Wills & Estates Paralegal looking for a role that offers genuine flexibility, autonomy and the opportunity to work closely with highly regarded Partners? This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team where your contribution will be valued and your expertise trusted.

Working alongside two experienced Partners and a close-knit team, you will enjoy exposure to a broad range of end-to-end Wills & Estates matters while benefiting from a positive and flexible working environment.

This part-time position offers either three or four days per week, making it ideal for someone seeking work life balance without compromising on the quality of work.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing and assisting with a diverse range of Wills & Estates matters from commencement through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Drafting wills, powers of attorney and enduring guardianship documents
• Assisting with probate and letters of administration applications
• Managing estate administration matters from start to finish
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions and relevant authorities
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation
• Maintaining client files and ensuring matters progress efficiently
• Supporting the Partners across a broad range of succession and estate planning matters
• Assisting with property transfers and estate related transactions where required

Benefits

• Part time position offering three or four days per week
• One day working from home available once established in the role
• Competitive salary package of up to $110,000 package pro rata
• Direct access to and mentoring from experienced Partners
• Friendly and collaborative team environment
• High quality work with end to end matter involvement
• Stable and well established practice with a strong reputation
• Genuine work life balance and flexibility

About You

• Minimum three years' experience as a Wills & Estates Paralegal
• Strong understanding of estate planning, probate and estate administration matters
• Ability to manage files with a high degree of autonomy
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience using Affinity is highly desirable
• Experience with PEXA is highly desirable
• A professional, proactive and team focused approach

This is an excellent opportunity for a career Paralegal seeking a long term position within a welcoming and supportive team. If you enjoy working closely with experienced legal practitioners, taking ownership of your work and building strong client relationships, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your Microsoft Word formatted CV in confidence.

Isabella Collins

Consultant, Permanent Legal Recruitment

E: isabella.collins@people2people.com.au

Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

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