Posted 13 days ago
Description
Avant Law
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 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 Property.
Leveraging Avant Mutual’s strong brand awareness and trusted reputation in the healthcare sector, we provide tailored legal solutions to medical and healthcare industries while also servicing clients across other sectors.
Special Counsel – Estate Planning & Probate
Location: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Perth (permanent, full‑time).
Reports to: Partner and Head of Commercial & Corporate, Justin Fung.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 clients.
- Handle 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 distribution.
- Advise and represent clients in estate litigation, including:
- Family provision claims, will validity disputes, and testamentary capacity matters;
- Contested probate applications and related proceedings.
- Prepare 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 regulations.
Qualifications & Skills
- Relevant law degree and eligible to hold an unsupervised practising certificate as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court in any Australian state or territory; admitted or eligible for admission to the High Court of Australia.
- Minimum of 5+ years of demonstrated experience in estate planning & probate law.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Team player with strong time‑management skills and attention to detail.
Benefits
- Close-knit team of high-performing lawyers in an open and collaborative environment.
- Mentorship and guidance with comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- Inclusive, hybrid and flexible work environment.
- Excellent remuneration and benefits.
We 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avant supports doctors so they can serve Australia's diverse communities. Having diversity in our workforce brings valuable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support healthcare professionals. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with caring responsibilities. Our inclusive workplace is somewhere everyone can succeed.
Ready to join us?
If you're passionate about supporting Australia's healthcare professionals, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us at .
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