Managing Associate

Position: Managing Associate – Contested Wills & Estates
Location: Brisbane
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Team Environment: Supportive, dynamic, and professional

About Armstrong Legal
Armstrong Legal is a highly regarded national law firm with over 30 years of experience. We offer exceptional legal services from our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra. Our expertise spans across Wills & Estates, Criminal Law, Corporate Crime, Traffic Law and Family Law.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Managing Associate to lead our Contested Wills & Estates team in Brisbane. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with a proven track record in Contested Wills & Estates to manage a diverse caseload, mentor junior team members, develop and grow a practice, and collaborate with a dynamic interstate team.

The role will involve both casework as well as management of the Brisbane Contested Wills & Estates team long term. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer to step into a management role, supported by the National Practice Director and other senior staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice and representation to clients in Contested Wills & Estates matters, including complex cases.
• Manage a diverse and high-volume caseload from start to finish, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Draft high-quality legal documents, including Statements of Claim, Defences, affidavits, and court submissions.
• Represent clients in court hearings, trials, and mediations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in the development of the firm’s wills and estates practice in QLD, including business development and growth initiatives.
• Mentor and supervise other team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Develop precedents, policies and support the National Practice Director in implementation of these.
• Participate in strategy and business meetings with the National executive.
• Managing financial targets of the team.

About You
The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 5 years of post-admission experience in Wills & Estates, with a strong focus on litigation and complex matters. Specialist Accreditation would be considered favourably.
• Excellent knowledge of wills and estates law procedures and strong experience in court representation.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and a busy caseload effectively.
• A proactive, client-focused approach with a dedication to delivering exceptional legal service.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Experience supervising and mentoring solicitors and a desire to work in a management role.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary, based on experience and qualifications.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment with ample opportunities for career growth and development.
• Exposure to challenging and varied criminal law matters.
• A healthy work-life balance including flexible work arrangements within a highly regarded national firm.
• Administrate support, including an accounts team, marketing, HR, dedicated tech staff and paralegal support.
• Support in obtaining Specialist Accreditation.

If you're an experienced estates practitioner looking to further your career in a well-established and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.