Clear IT Recruitment Limited
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for experienced Wills and Probate Lawyer to join my clients team in their Beeston, Nottinghamshire offices.
Job Purpose:
• To advise on a range of private client matters including wills, probate, Court of Protection cases and LPAs,
• To undertake research, prepare documents and correspondence, interview clients, visit properties, negotiate on behalf of clients and meet billing targets
• To uphold our values of Honesty, Respect and Teamwork, and work in accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Principles and Code of Conduct
• To contribute to our mission of establishing lifelong relationships with all our clients by anticipating and responding to their needs for quality legal services
Main Duties:
• To manage a varied caseload of private client matters including:
• Wills
• Probate
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection cases
• To take a proactive approach in building professional relationships with clients and other contacts
• To maintain and promote the good image and reputation of the firm
• To work in a flexible way to ensure that the workload is completed and to undertake any other jobs commensurate with the level of the post.
• To establish, maintain and enhance team-working with colleagues and staff of Ellis-Fermor and Negus
• To keep confidential all information about individuals and the business of Ellis-Fermor and Negus and work within the guidelines of the GDPR.
• To abide by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Health and Safety, Anti Money Laundering Policies and all other relevant policies
Experience:
• 5 years+ PQE in Private Client Matters as a Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Professional Will and LPA writing experience is essential.
• Experience of establishing and building professional relationships with clients and other contacts
• Experience of managing own workload, meeting deadlines and prioritising appropriately
• Proven record of meeting billing targets
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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