Legal Advisor – Wills & Probate

Legal Advisor – Wills & Probate

Location: Lincoln
Salary: Competitive, DOE

Make a Difference When It Matters Most

Are you an experienced Legal Advisor with a passion for helping clients through some of life's most important and sensitive moments?

My client is looking for a compassionate, driven, and client-focused professional to join our thriving Wills & Probate Department in Lincoln. This is an exciting opportunity to build your career within a supportive, forward-thinking firm that genuinely invests in its people and encourages professional development.



The Role

You will manage a varied caseload while providing exceptional advice and support to clients on a range of Private Client matters, including:

- Wills

- Probate and Estate Administration

- Lasting Powers of Attorney

- Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection



Experience with Trusts would be advantageous, and you will be fully supported for your progression towards achieving your STEP qualification.

Working closely with the Head of Department and wider team, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding client care while contributing to the continued success and growth of the department.



Responsibilities include: -



- Managing your own caseload of Wills & Probate matters

- Delivering an exceptional client experience with empathy, professionalism and clear communication

- Keeping clients informed throughout every stage of their matter

- Supporting the promotion of the firm's Private Client services

- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business

- Maintaining high standards of compliance, confidentiality and quality

- Supporting departmental administration and contributing to team success

- Working towards agreed billing and performance targets

- Continuing your professional development with full support from the firm



The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with outstanding people skills.

You will have:

- Experience in Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection Deputyship applications

- Knowledge of Trusts (desirable)

- A genuine passion for delivering exceptional client care

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- The ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues

- A compassionate, empathetic approach when supporting bereaved or vulnerable clients

- A professional, confident and approachable manner

- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

- Experience using case management systems (desirable, but training will be provided)

- A willingness to study towards STEP qualification (fully supported)



Benefits include



Joining a people-first culture and a belief that when employees thrive, so do clients.



- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

- Performance bonus scheme

- Minimum 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

- Staff discount scheme

- Flexible working options

- Wellbeing programme, including access to funded counselling sessions

- Annual holiday buy and sell scheme

- Employee benefits platform

- Life Assurance

- Paid volunteering days

- Ongoing training and career development, including STEP support



This role is immediately available for the right person, therefore don't delay in sending your application to Jon Goodman by email or telephoning (phone number removed) quoting J10637.

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