Wills & Estates Legal Assistant

• 2 Days WFH | Flexible Working
• Established & Highly Regarded CBD Firm
• Varied Wills & Estates Caseload

Join a leading CBD law firm with an established Wills & Estates team.

Legal Assistant – Wills & Estates

CBD Location | Full-Time 
An established and highly regarded Melbourne law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its busy Wills & Estates team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established practice with a strong reputation in private client work and a long history of advising individuals, families and business owners on a broad range of estate planning and estate administration matters, as as well as complex estate litigation matters.

The firm offers a professional yet supportive working environment, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality client service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day support to solicitors across Wills & Estates matters

• Preparing and formatting correspondence and legal documentation

• Assisting with Wills, Powers of Attorney and estate planning documentation

• Assisting solicitors with a variety of estate litigation matters, including claims against estates, contested Wills and other estate-related disputes

• Assisting with probate and Letters of Administration matters

• Preparing court and probate documentation

• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, executors and external parties

• Managing files, including opening, closing and maintaining accurate records

• Diary and appointment management

• Preparing briefs and correspondence

• Assisting with billing, invoicing and general file administration

About You:

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably within Wills & Estates, Private Client or Litigation. 

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A professional and client-focused approach

• Strong Microsoft Office and document management skills

• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a close-knit team

Experience with probate, estate administration or estate planning will be highly regarded, although candidates with strong general legal support experience are encouraged to apply.

The Benefits:

• Melbourne CBD location

• 2 days working from home

• Join a well-established and reputable legal practice

• Work alongside experienced Wills & Estates lawyers

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Varied and interesting private client work

• Genuine work-life balance and flexibility

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Opportunity to develop your expertise within Wills & Estates

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Assistant looking to join a respected Melbourne firm and build their career within a well-established Wills & Estates practice.

Contact

To apply online, please apply using the form below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ellie Maguire on 0487 576 217 or email ellie@gatehouselegal.com.au.

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Contact

To apply online, please apply using the form below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ellie Maguire on 0487 576 217 or email ellie@gatehouselegal.com.au.