Jessica Spence, Principal at Era Succession Law, brings a rich blend of rural insight and legal expertise to her practice. Raised in a farming family in the Central West of New South Wales and now based in Orange, she is deeply intertwined with her community. Jessica's legal career is built on a solid foundation of understanding rural life, family connections, and effective cross-generational planning. Her dedication to wills and estates is evident through her extensive experience in estate planning, probate, estate administration, and the management of complex or disputed estates. Jessica is particularly passionate about farm succession and transition planning, recognising that these involve more than just legal procedures. She approaches each case thoughtfully, prioritising the needs of people and focusing on seamless family transitions that respect clients' values. Known for her warm and approachable manner, Jessica excels at simplifying complex legal concepts, ensuring her clients feel understood and confident about their legal decisions. Her career journey includes founding Era Succession Law, where she leverages her knowledge to provide distinguished estate planning services alongside innovative dispute resolution strategies. Previous roles at Blackwell Short Lawyers and Messenger Cole Solicitors further honed her skills in estate planning and litigation. Jessica adds depth to her legal practice with exposure to corporate governance, commercial law, and a robust background in collaborative practice. Beyond her legal prowess, Jessica enjoys mentoring others, sharing her insights to help fellow professionals navigate their careers with confidence. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Agriculture, and she is currently pursuing a Master of Laws with a focus on Wills and Estates. Jessica's diverse experience extends to roles in corporate governance and project management, enhancing her holistic understanding of legal and business processes.
Principal Solicitor
Era Succession Law
Feb 2026 - Present • 9 months
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Solicitor
Blackwell Short Lawyers
Apr 2024 - Jan 2026 • 1 year 9 months
Solicitor at Messenger Cole Solicitors I Collaboratively Trained in Wills & Estates
Messenger Cole Solicitors
Jun 2023 - Apr 2024 • 10 months
Manager, Corporate Governance and Enterprise Risk
Western NSW Local Health District
Jul 2022 - Sep 2023 • 1 year 2 months
Manager, Quality and Project Performance
Public Works Advisory
Sep 2021 - Jul 2022 • 10 months
Safety, Environment and Quality Advisor
Riverina Western Region
Jul 2020 - Mar 2022 • 1 year 8 months
Associate Solicitor
Campbell Paton & Taylor
Apr 2018 - Jul 2020 • 2 years 3 months
Paralegal
Oct 2017 - Apr 2018 • 6 months
Research Clerk
Jonathan Nathan, Barrister
Aug 2017 - Oct 2017 • 2 months
Research Clerk
Jun 2017 - Oct 2017 • 4 months
Study Abroad Experience
Michigan State University
Jun 2017 - Jul 2017 • 1 month
Paralegal
Cain Kensit Messenger
Feb 2017 - Jun 2017 • 4 months
Customer Manager
Telstra
Feb 2015 - Feb 2017 • 2 years
Work Experience
Newcrest Mining
Jul 2014 - Present • 12 years 4 months
Development Officer
Bathurst AH&P
Oct 2012 - May 2014 • 1 year 7 months
Legal Secretary
McIntosh McPhillamy & Co
Jan 2011 - Present • 15 years 10 months
Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Global Training Institute
2023 - 2024
Diploma of Quality Auditing
Global Training Institute
2023 - 2023
Change Management Foundations
DDLS (Lumify Work)
2021
Integrated Management Systems Lead Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers
2021
Diploma of Project Management (BSB51415)
First Choice College
2019 - 2020
Certificate of Legal Business Skills
The College of Law Australia
2017
International Litigation and Arbitration
Michigan State University College of Law
2017
Graduate Diploma of Legal Skills
The College of Law Australia
2017 - 2018
Bachelor Agriculture/ Bachelor Laws
University of New England (AU)
2012 - 2017
Last checked: 22 Jun 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW
