- Wills & Estates lawyer;
- 2-8 years PAE;
- Potential flexibility for the right candidate; and
- $ Negotiable depending on experience.
Dundas Lawyers is an award-winning boutique commercial law firm with a commitment to innovation, training and development and continuous improvement. This year we were recognised as a Top Specialist Firm by Australasian Lawyer as well as continuing to be recognised in Doyles Guide as one of Queensland’s leading Technology Law firms. We have also just satisfied the requirements to be certified under the SMB1001 IT Security Standard.
As a true boutique firm and are usually instructed to take on challenging matters. We are committed to process automation, systems development, knowledge management and alternative modes of service delivery.
The firm has developed an enviable reputation with its growing client base which range from IP rich technology companies to high net worth individuals, large online businesses and ASX Listed companies.
We are committed to process automation, systems development, knowledge management and alternative modes of service delivery where possible.
About the Wills & Estates Lawyer role
In order to service and develop our existing client base we are seeking a Wills & Estates Lawyer to lead this area of practice who relates to our vision for technical excellence, innovation and our client centric approach.
Whilst we don’t style ourselves as a ‘new law firm’ clients have said that we are the most “technologically savvy law firm” that they have come across.
The role primarily involves advising on estate planning, drafting various documents to ensure our client’s testamentary intentions are fulfilled and estate litigation.
Because most our clients are business people you’ll have to navigate various different challenging asset protection structures that they have established for this purpose. You may also be involved in assisting other lawyers in the firm on litigious matters and adhoc commercial advices from time to time.
The successful candidate will be passionate about succession and have a desire to lead the firm’s Wills & Estates Practice. The role will predominantly be client facing however it will depend on the professional interests of the successful candidate and may include:
- end to end management of client matters;
- estate administration and estate litigation;
- writing technical advices on a range of matters involving succession;
- precedent automation and process development; and
- contributing towards the firm’s internal knowledge base.
Your skills and experience
You will have:
- experience in drafting a range of succession related documents;
- ability to relate to people;
- a high level of attention to detail;
- understanding of document assembly systems and processes;
- a Queensland Practicing Certificate;
- be self-motivated and have the ability to use initiative to work at a high level with minimum supervision; and
- be highly computer literate with advanced skills in MS word – any programming or IT skills would be advantageous, but not strictly required.
What’s on offer
We are able to offer the successful candidate:
- an exceptional opportunity to become an integral member of a well-established successful boutique firm with an excellent reputation in the market to lead the Wills and Estates practice by adding value to our existing clients;
- hands on initial training will be provided as well as being provided with access to the firm’s learning management system and over 40 learning videos and internal resources;
- high percentage of support staff to fee earner ratio;
- comparably low billable hour targets; and
- a well-equipped CBD office with a positive and client focussed work environment.
Applications
If this role sounds like the CAREER OPPORTUNITY you’ve been looking for, please submit your application (CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role) now! This role is not open to recruiters.
All applications will be treated as strictly confidential. For further information please contact:
Operations Manager
Tracey Burrows
Dundas Lawyers
Icon Place, Level 13, 270 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, QLD 4001
Preferred M: 0407 672 501 | 3221 0013
e: tburrows@dundaslawyers.com.au | www.dundaslawyers.com.au
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