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Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Estate Litigation
Hooker & Heijden
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Location
- Melbourne, VIC
- Type
- Full-time
About the role
Senior Associate / Special Counsel, Estate Litigation
Melbourne | Full Time or Part Time
About the Firm
Our client is a highly regarded Melbourne commercial law firm specialising in the legal needs of private businesses, business owners and family groups.
The firm provides sophisticated but practical advice across employment, commercial, tax, disputes, insolvency, property and private client matters.
This role sits within the firm's Trusts and Estates team.
About the Role
The firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its Trusts and Estates team. The work is predominantly trusts and estates litigation and advisory. No client base is required.
Your work may include:
Running trusts and estates litigation matters;
Providing advice on trusts and estates matters;
Supporting the firm's independent administrator and trustee practice;
Providing senior support on complex estate administration matters; and
Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
About You
Ideally, you will have:
Strong experience in trusts and estates litigation;
The ability to run complex matters with limited supervision;
An interest in helping to grow a specialist practice; and
Accreditation as a Wills and Estates specialist (favoured but not essential).
Why Consider This Opportunity?
The firm offers:
Full time or part time arrangements;
A $5,000 professional development program;
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements;
Wellness initiatives;
Paid parental leave;
Additional leave days; and
An annual team retreat.
Requirements
Strong experience in trusts and estates litigation;
The ability to run complex matters with limited supervision;
An interest in helping to grow a specialist practice; and
Accreditation as a Wills and Estates specialist (favoured but not essential).
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