Lawyer – Wills and Estates, Estate Litigation & Property

Parke Lawyers is an established law firm based in Ringwood. We provide practical, high-quality legal advice to private clients, families, businesses and organisations.

Our practice includes wills and estate planning, probate and estate administration, estate litigation, Testators Family Maintenance claims, conveyancing and property law. We act in matters ranging from straightforward transactions and estate planning to complex disputes involving significant assets, family arrangements, trusts, companies and superannuation interests.

We value careful analysis, clear drafting, sound professional judgment and responsive client service. Our lawyers work collaboratively while taking meaningful responsibility for their matters and client relationships.

We are seeking a lawyer with at least two years' post-admission experience to join our Ringwood office on a full-time basis.

The role offers a varied practice across three principal areas:

• wills, estate planning and estate administration;
• estate litigation and Testators Family Maintenance claims; and
• conveyancing and property law.

Depending on your experience, you will manage your own matters with appropriate supervision and assist senior lawyers with more complex estate, litigation and property matters. You will have direct contact with clients and be involved in matters from initial instructions through to completion or resolution.

Your work may include:

• advising on and preparing wills, powers of attorney and estate planning documents;
• advising executors, administrators and beneficiaries in relation to deceased estates;
• preparing applications for probate and letters of administration;
• assisting with the administration and distribution of estates;
• advising and representing clients in estate disputes and Testators Family Maintenance claims;
• preparing correspondence, court documents, affidavits, briefs to counsel and mediation materials;
• liaising with clients, counsel, other solicitors, experts and third parties;
• conducting negotiations and participating in mediations and settlement discussions;
• acting in residential and commercial conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases and property transfers;
• advising on property-related agreements, transactions and disputes;
• managing matter progression, deadlines, client expectations and costs;
• maintaining accurate files, time records and practice-management records; and
• contributing to the development of the firm's practice and client relationships.

You will have:

• at least two years' post-admission experience as a lawyer;
• admission to practise in an Australian jurisdiction and a current Victorian practising certificate, or eligibility to obtain one;
• experience in one or more of wills and estates, estate litigation, conveyancing or property law;
• strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills;
• careful attention to detail;
• the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with clients and other professionals;
• the capacity to manage multiple matters, deadlines and competing priorities;
• sound professional judgment and a practical approach to resolving legal issues;
• a strong commitment to client service, professional integrity and ethical practice; and
• the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Experience across every area of the role is not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong legal fundamentals who are capable of extending their experience across these complementary practice areas.

The successful candidate will receive:

• varied and substantive legal work;
• direct client contact and responsibility for matters;
• supervision and mentoring from experienced practitioners;
• opportunities to develop expertise across estate planning, estate litigation and property law;
• support for continuing professional development;
• a professional and collegial working environment;
• opportunities for career development as the practice grows;
• flexibility in working arrangements where appropriate; and
• a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and capability.

Please apply through the corresponding SEEK advertisement. Applications will be treated in confidence. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide professional referees later in the recruitment process.