Solicitor

Solicitor, Wills and Estate Planning – NSW Trustee and Guardian

• Ongoing vacancy. 35 hours per week.
• Location: Sydney, Parramatta, Newcastle, Wollongong, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Bathurst, Wagga Wagga or Broken Hill. Flexible and hybrid working options available.
• Clerk Grade: Legal Officer Grade I-III. Base salary $79,322 p.a. to $134,458 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

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.

Our commitment to diversity

Our workplace reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTI community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the team

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 Forfeiture

Our Wills and Estate Planning network provide our planning ahead services that centre around ensuring our customers are supported when they lose capacity and that their wishes are appropriately documented for when they pass. These key services include drafting and executing legally compliant Wills, Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship documents that reflect customer wishes. The network is also responsible for delivering community education events to organisations, service providers and community groups and providing Will Safe, a long-term Will storage solution.

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.

About you

Application is encouraged if you demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in wills and estate planning, with additional experience in estate administration and estate litigation highly regarded (ideally you will have at least 2 years post admission experience in these areas).
• Skilled in reviewing, interpreting and/or drafting complex legal documents including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Appointments of Enduring Guardian, trust deeds, company constitutions, and contracts/agreements.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, case law, and policy frameworks.
• Excellent research skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Committed to delivering high-quality, timely, and customer-focused legal services aligned with NSW Trustee & Guardian’s Customer Excellence Principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients, including vulnerable individuals.

Sound like you? We would love to hear from you!

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.

What we offer

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 vaccinations

Be part of something bigger. For more information about joining us, visit the Careers page on our website.

How to apply

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 suitability
• answer the following targeted questions (maximum two pages):
  
  

1. Describe your experience in wills and estate planning (and if applicable, in estate administration and estate litigation).
2. Describe a recent challenging issue you have dealt with in an estate planning matter. What aspects made it challenging, and how did you deal with those aspects?
   
   

Read: writing your job application for tips with the application process.

Closing date

Applications close 11:59pm, Wednesday 16 July 2025.

For enquiries about the role, please contact Natalie Darcy, Senior Solicitor V, Estate Planning and Administration via email natalie.darcy@tag.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact Shelli Allen, Talent Advisor on shelli.allen@tag.nsw.gov.au.

Please do not send your applications directly via email, LinkedIn or SEEK. Only applications submitted via the online portal will be accepted. 

Please note:

• If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture via email at peopleandculture@tag.nsw.gov.au
• Offers of employment will be subject to reference checks and relevant clearances.
• A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.