Senior Associate - Estates Litigation

Avant Law Commercial is a health-focused law firm that provides exceptional legal services across a wide range of legal services to health practitioners and their practices. The firm also has many non-medical clients.

Avant Law Commercial was established in July 2022 and is a subsidiary of Avant Mutual – Australia’s leading doctor organisation with a proud heritage of protecting the Australian medical profession for over 130 years. This deep understanding of doctors and their businesses allows us to provide the medical profession with expert legal advice and services they can trust. When engaging Avant Law Commercial, our clients can feel confident knowing they have a team of expert lawyers who look beyond the transaction, who are focused on developing high quality, tailored legal advice and solutions, and establishing long-term relationships.

A unique opportunity is available for an experienced

Estates Litigation lawyer to join our fast-growing Estates Planning & Probate Team on a permanent full-time basis. We are open to applicants from all states. You will play a vital role in assisting our broad range of clients throughout Australia by providing high quality legal advice in all areas of succession, with a particular focus on estate litigation. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate looking for an opportunity within a national firm that supports work-life balance and career development.

Avant Law prides itself on being collegiate and professional, whilst ensuring staff feel supported to reach their goals. Along with the support of your team, you will have the wider support of many other specialties such as property, employment and commercial and corporate teams.

The key responsibilities include

• Autonomously manage a diverse caseload of succession disputes from inception through to resolution, including contested estates, family provision claims, and executor removal proceedings.
• Drafting and settling applications, affidavits, correspondence and Court documents to a high standard.
• Providing strategic advice to clients (executors, administrators, beneficiaries) on rights and obligations in relation to testamentary capacity, undue influence and solemn form proceedings.
• Preparation / oversight of the full gamut of wills and estates files.
• Mentorship and supervision of junior lawyers as the team grows.
• Client engagement from initial meetings to mediations and hearings.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• 5+ years' post admission experience in succession law, with at least 3 years focused on estate litigation and contentious probate matters;
• Strong knowledge of relevant Succession and family provision legislation and associated procedural rules.
• Demonstrated experience managing Court proceedings, including mediations.
• Broad estate administration and litigation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and be self-motivated.
• Current unrestricted Practising Certificate.
• Tertiary qualifications in Law (LLB or equivalent).

Why work at Avant Law?

• You will be joining a close-knit team of high-performing lawyers working in an open and collaborative environment.
• The opportunity to shape and grow a practice in a rapidly expanding firm.
• You will receive hands-on mentorship and guidance, with comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Enjoy an inclusive, hybrid and flexible work environment;
• Excellent remuneration and benefits.

We prefer to deal with candidates directly. If you have any queries regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact Camilla Overall, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner on ***email_hidden***.

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 therefore 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 [email protected]