Are you a succession lawyer ready to elevate your career?
Join our esteemed team of Wills and estates specialists focused on excellence, innovation, and practical solutions.
Location: Perth CBD Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time 0.6 FTE+ Experience Level: 2+ Years PAE in succession or estates law
About us
Following our successful rebrand and move to our brand-new office premises, we’re embarking on a new and exciting era in our business. We’re in growth mode! We have the client-base, talent and systems to scale-up our operations and we aspire to significantly grow the size of our team. We’re excited about the opportunities our growth plan brings for new and existing team members.
We’re looking for like-minded people to join us on our mission to simplify and solve legal problems. We have a variety of positions available across our organisation.
At Curae Law, our mission is simple: We exist to help people simplify and solve legal problems.
We empower our clients to understand their legal problems, the options available to them and to make good decisions; and then to solve them, so they can move on with their lives. We do this through delivering practical, customer-focused services at incredibly high standards.
Key to our success is ContactsLaw, our in-house practice management software. If you’re into legal tech, you’ll love the opportunity to work with our developers and be part of the market launch!
We are seeking a Succession Lawyers who are passionate about helping individuals plan for the future, navigate estate matters, and provide thoughtful legal guidance with care and expertise.
The role
As a Succession Lawyer, you will assist clients with estate planning and deceased estate administration.
Your responsibilities will include:
- conducting client meetings and leading pragmatic strategy development;
- provide legal advice and guidance to clients, helping them understand their rights and options;
- advice and preparation of Wills, testamentary trusts and related estate planning documents;
- advice and preparation of Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration applications and estate administration services; and
- contributing to business development and software enhancement.
About you
We’re looking for a capable and self-motivated lawyer who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working with clients on succession-related matters. The ideal candidate will:
- have a strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to estate planning and deceased estates and be committed to a career as a lawyer in this practice area;
- have a proven ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously;
- demonstrate a track record of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to client satisfaction;
- share our mission to simplify and solve legal problems;
- embrace our core values: be kind, do things differently, and strive for excellence.
Applicants with at least 2 years pre or post admission experience in succession law (contentious or non-contentious) will be highly regarded.
What we offer
- Rewarding work in a values-driven team where collaboration and excellence matter.
Professional growth through ongoing support, mentorship, and development opportunities—we’ll help you design a career path that aligns with your goals.
Work-life balance—no overtime or billable hours budgets. We work hard while we’re here, then encourage our team to enjoy life outside of work.
Genuine flexibility with our Core Working Hours policy, ensuring a balanced and adaptable work environment.
A vibrant team culture with regular social events—check out our Instagram to see what we’ve been up to!
An innovative, excellence-driven firm committed to doing things differently and making a meaningful contribution.
If you’re ready to apply your expertise in succession law within a progressive and client-focused legal environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Remuneration
We offer a highly competitive salary, tailored to your experience and expertise, along with opportunities for career progression. In addition, you’ll benefit from a supportive and forward-thinking workplace that values professional growth, work-life balance, and long-term success.
How to apply
Ready to join our mission to simplify and solve legal problems?
Email your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to careers@curaelaw.com.au. (Here’s a tip! Successful applicants will write us a cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria listed above!)
For more information telephone one of our Directors, Michael Hodgkins on (08) 9220 4455 or Lucy Dickens on (08) 9220 4401 in strict confidence.
