Join the Willis & Bowring Team
As an established and growing law firm, we’re always on the lookout for individuals to join our team of legal experts. If you would like to be part of a close-knit and professional team, we welcome you to submit your resume to: pwood@willisbowring.com.au
Current Job Openings
Family Law Solicitor
Willis & Bowring is a respected and established mid-sized firm of over 60 years in the Sutherland Shire, practising primarily in the areas of Family Law, Property Law, Commercial Law, and Wills & Estates with the highest of professional standards.
We have an exciting opportunity to employ an additional solicitor on a full-time basis to join our team, focusing on Family Law.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Family Lawyer to join our team. This full-time role provides an excellent opportunity to work within a team of senior family law specialists, providing high-quality representation to our valued clients.
The successful candidate will have 5 to 6 years post-admission experience. You will advise clients and predominantly have the necessary skills in the following areas:
- Taking instructions from our clients at our Miranda and/or Engadine offices or by appointment in our city office.
- Advising clients on a vast range of family law property and parenting matters, including live with and spend time with arrangements, property settlements, family violence, divorce and child support issues.
- Experience highly regarded in reviewing companies, trusts, business structures and self-managed superannuation funds for family law purposes.
- Taking instructions from our clients and drafting the necessary documents.
- Appearing in court proceedings and mediations.
- Legal research.
- Collaborating with other legal and associated professional and experts.
The ideal candidate will have:
- An enthusiasm for Family Law and an ability to act in a meaningful and empathetic manner when assisting clients;
- At least 5 years of experience in Family Law;
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of our supportive, friendly team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Strong understanding of file and risk management; and
- Time management skills.
Why Work With Us
- Joining a friendly and close-knit team;
- A rewarding role in a positive and friendly working environment, including working closely with dedicated support staff;
- Conveniently located office opposite Westfield Miranda and surrounded by shops and cafes;
- Short walk to public transport services, including Miranda train station;
- Support with meeting your Continuing Professional Development obligations, including opportunities to attend seminars and conferences and support with additional studies such as attaining Specialist Accreditation;
- Opportunities for professional advancement
Please send your application to pwood@willisbowring.com.au
Part-Time Legal Bookkeeper
We are a well-established suburban law firm based in the Sutherland Shire and are seeking a Legal Bookkeeper to join our Accounts Department on a permanent part-time basis.
This role is ideally suited to an experienced Legal Bookkeeper or Legal Accounts Officer/Assistant. However, candidates with solid bookkeeping experience and a willingness to learn the specifics of legal accounting are also encouraged to apply.
About the Role
You will be responsible for the accurate management of the firm’s office and trust accounts, ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
You will be responsible for the accurate management of the firm’s office and trust accounts, ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
- PAYG and BAS
- Trust receipts and payments, transfers and reconciliations
- Daily and monthly trust and office bank reconciliations
- End-of-month and end-of-year reporting
- Compliance with legal trust accounting obligations
- Controlled Money Accounts
- Office accounting including credit cards, cash flow and budgets
- Billing
- Payroll tax
- Creditor invoices
Skills & Experience
- Strong bookkeeping experience (legal experience highly regarded but not essential as training will be provided)
- Sound knowledge of legal trust accounting regulations (preferred but not essential)
- Strong Excel skills
- Experience with legal accounting software (preferred but not essential)
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to meet critical deadlines
- Honest, reliable and professional approach
Why Work With Us
- Permanent part-time position
- Supportive and friendly team
- Established firm with strong local presence
- Work–life balance
- Long-term, stable opportunity
Please send your application to pwood@willisbowring.com.au
Wills & Estates Solicitor
For over 60 years, Willis & Bowring has been a trusted name in the Sutherland Shire, recognised for excellence in Property Law, Family Law, Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
We are seeking a full-time solicitor to join our team, focusing on Estate Planning and Probate. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a well-respected and supportive firm.
About the Role
The successful candidate will have 5 to 8 years post-admission experience. You will advise clients predominantly in Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration matters, which will include:
- Seeing clients at our Miranda and/or Engadine offices or by appointment in our city office, attending home visits (including at home, in hospital, and aged care facilities);
- Drafting Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Appointments of Enduring Guardian;
- Advising clients on preparation of Testamentary Trust Wills;
- Experience highly regarded in reviewing companies, trusts, business structures and self-managed superannuation funds for Estate Planning purposes;
- Taking instructions from our clients and drafting and preparing Probate and Letters of Administration Applications; and
- Assisting with Administration of Estates
The ideal candidate will have:
- An enthusiasm for Wills & Estates and assisting clients;
- At least 5 years of experience in Wills & Estates;
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of our supportive, friendly team;
- Willingness and skills to assist with Estate Planning, Estate Administration and Estate Litigation matters as required;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Strong understanding of file and risk management; and
- Time management skills.
Why Work With Us
- Joining a friendly and close-knit team;
- A rewarding role in a positive and friendly working environment, including working closely with dedicated support staff;
- Conveniently located office opposite Westfield Miranda and surrounded by shops and cafes;
- Short walk to public transport services, including Miranda train station;
- Support with meeting your Continuing Professional Development obligations, including opportunities to attend seminars and conferences and support with additional studies such as attaining Specialist Accreditation;
- Opportunities for professional advancement
Please send your application to pwood@willisbowring.com.au