Proudly independent and fiercely local, Johnston Withers Lawyers has been helping South Australian families, individuals, businesses and communities for over 75 years. The Opportunity Johnston Withers has a rare opportunity for a motivated lawyer to join our Wills and Estates and Litigation Teams. All levels of experience including senior practitioners will be considered, salary negotiable based on experience. The position will be tailored to suit the successful candidate's strengths and interests, offering exposure to a broad range of matters and specialist solicitors across the following key practice areas: · Estate planning Advising clients and preparing Wills, powers of attorneys and advance care directives · Estate administration Handling both contentious and non-contentious probate applications, advising on and attend to estate administration and preparing deeds of family arrangement · Estate litigation Advising clients, preparing court documents and attending court hearings in o SACAT administration and guardianship hearings o putative spouse declarations o trust disputes o power of attorney disputes o estate disputes including but not limited to inheritance claims, passing over applications and challenging the validity of Wills Johnston Withers proudly services and specialises in a broad range of practice areas including commercial law, family law and civil litigation and will take a flexible approach in creating the job specification for the suitable candidates. Why apply? · We set realistic billable targets and value professional and personal well being · We promote continuous learning and development · We have clear succession pathways for the future · We have offices in metro and regional areas of South Australia · Our Firm and our Senior Estate Lawyers have been recognised in the Doyle’s Guide for outstanding work in Wills & Estates law. About you: You will ideally have at least 2 years’ post-admission experience with a genuine interest in Wills & Estates and: · Have the desire and the ability to provide effective advice and representation to our clients · Take pride in your work and enjoy guiding people through difficult challenges · Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills This position provides variety, contact with clients and a supportive environment.
