Special Counsel Estate Planning & Probate

Avant Law is a growing commercial law firm providing legal services across a range of industries with a specific focus on the medical and allied health sectors. As a part of the Avant Mutual Group of companies Avant Law offers a broader range of legal services across Corporate & Commercial Employment & Workplace Law Estate Planning & Probate and Avant Mutuals strong brand awareness and trusted reputation in the healthcare sector we provide tailored legal solutions to medical and healthcare industries while also servicing a wide range of clients across other industries. This unique position allows us to combine deep sector expertise with the flexibility and innovation of a boutique Estate Planning & Probate team is seeking a Special Counsel to join us on a permanent full-time basis. The role may be based in Brisbane Sydney Melbourne or Perth. The role reports to the Partner and Head of Commercial & Corporate Justin Fung who has over 15 years experience at global law firms and ASX-listed companies and has a genuine interest in mentoring and developing the lawyers in his team. The key responsibilities of the role will include:Manage complex estate matters with minimal supervision including: Preparing and advising on Wills (simple and complex) Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianships;Drafting and advising on trusts succession planning and asset structuring for private and high-net-worth probate and estate administration including: Managing applications for grants of probate and letters of administration;Administering deceased estates and liaising with executors beneficiaries and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and represent clients in estate litigation including:Family provision claims will validity disputes and testamentary capacity matters; Contested probate applications and related high-quality legal documents including affidavits pleadings and court documents and represent clients in mediations and negotiations. Maintain detailed client files and provide ongoing advisory work ensuring compliance with current laws and be successful in this role you will:have a relevant law degree and hold or be eligible to hold an unsupervised practising certificate as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court in any Australian state or territory and be admitted (or eligible for admission) to the High Court of Australia;have a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in estate planning & probate law;have excellent written and verbal communication skills; andbe a bright and enthusiastic team player with strong time management skills and attention to work for Avant Law Estate Planning & Probateyou will be joining a close-knit team of high-performing lawyers working in an open and collaborative environment;you will receive mentorship and guidance with comprehensive training and development opportunities;an inclusive hybrid and flexible work environment;excellent remuneration and prefer to deal with candidates directly. If you would like to learn more about this role please contact Talent Acquisition Business Partner Lisa Craddock on for a confidential discussion.