Solicitor at NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Sydney NSW 2000, , Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 25

Salary

79322.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Estate Planning, Trust Deeds, Estate Administration, Interpersonal Skills, Wills

Industry

Legal Services

Description

Division: Estate Planning and Admin
Location:Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000 Wagga Wagga, NSW, AU, 2650 Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150 Broken Hill, NSW, AU, 2880 Bathurst, NSW, AU, 2795 Lismore, NSW, AU, 2480 Port Macquarie, NSW, AU, 2444 Wollongong, NSW, AU, 2500
Req ID: 75882

ABOUT US

At NSW Trustee and Guardian, we protect, promote and support the rights, dignity, choices and wishes of our customers. Whether we are writing a Will, acting as an executor, attorney, trustee, guardian, or financial manager, we are here for critical moments in our customers’ lives. Join our dedicated NSW Government agency and make a difference in the lives of over 47,000 people each year.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Legal Qualifications and must be admitted to practice and have a current NSW practicing certificate.
  • Willingness to contribute to and participate in having phone calls and team email accounts monitored for quality assurance initiatives and projects.
  • Available to work after hours and weekends as required.
  • Current driver licence and ability to travel across NSW as required.
Responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity that will see you:

  • Meet with customers to understand their wishes and help them make informed choices about their Will and estate plans.
  • Draft clear and accurate documents that reflect each customer’s needs and protect their interests.
  • Review trust deeds, constitutions, agreements and other documents, and provide expert advice in a way that’s easy to understand, helping customers feel supported and confident.
  • Work closely with your team to deliver high-quality services and share knowledge.
  • Contribute to service improvements that help us reach more people and deliver better outcomes.
  • Support NSW Trustee & Guardian’s mission to provide fair, accessible, and sustainable estate planning services across the state.

For more information about the position, view the role description.

Our Estate Planning & Administration teams are responsible for delivering NSW Trustee & Guardian’s commercial services in Will making, as trustee, attorney, and as administrator/executor of deceased estates. The teams that make up the division and provide services across the following areas are:

  • Wills and Estate Planning
  • Wills and Estate and Planning – Legal
  • Estate Administration
  • Trust, Powers of Attorney, Life Estates and Crime Confiscation/Civil Forfeitur

NSW Trustee and Guardian offers interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real purpose. Other benefits of joining us include:

  • work-life balance with flexible work options (working from different work locations, variable start/finish times)
  • various leave options (recreation, parental, and flex leave of up to 24 days per year)
  • career development including study leave and acting opportunities
  • access to Fitness Passport and employee assistance program, and annual flu vaccination

To apply for this role:

  • complete the online application
  • submit a resume (maximum five pages) and brief cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills, experience and suitabilityanswer the following targeted questions (maximum two pages)
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