Private Client Solicitor – JS4

My client is looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join their team in Ulverston.

Due to their success they have continued to grow and are now looking to recruit an experienced Wills & Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their Ulverston office. The candidate will have fantastic progression and billing opportunities. Their substantial client bank, client retention rates and personal appeal means that this department is one of their strongest.

The Candidate:

My client is looking for someone who is enthusiastic, committed and keen to contribute to the achievements of their firm. The ideal candidate will have a good breadth of experience having specialised in wills & probate work for at least 2 years. STEP Qualified would be a benefit as would some experience within contested probate.

They look for candidates who are dynamic, forward-thinking and who share their core values. Their practice has been established for over 100 years. They have a great core following providing lots of fee earning potential for the right candidate. Since the outbreak of COVID 19 they have continued to grow and expand offering a solid foundation for your next career move.

Main duties:

• Drafting of Wills and Codicils to include complex Wills
• Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Drafting Deeds of Variation
• Probate applications
• Deputyship Applications to the Court of Protection
• Inheritance Tax and succession planning
• Participating in networking and practice development activities.

Requirements:

• 2 years+ experience in Wills & Probate work;
• Good communication skills
• Track of record of achieving career, financial (including fee targets) and business development goals;
• Enthusiasm to engage in networking and practice development activities;
• Client focused and practical;
• Demonstrable ability and keen to build and maintain client and referral relationships;
• Excellent administration and organisational skills;
• Professional but friendly and approachable personality.

 

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.