Hours: Around 21 hours per week - 3 full days or 4-5 part days (flexible)
Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 per annum pro-rata, in line with experience and qualifications
About the Firm and the Team
This is a very well-established law practice, who have steadily grown their office network, including two acquisitions over the past four years giving them a great regional presence and a massively increased volume of business in the area of private client/wills and probate. If job security, training and career development are important to you, then this is the perfect firm for you and the perfect time to join.
Their Private Client team is led by a senior solicitor and Director with over 20 years’ experience, who handles complex, high value cases and is recognised in the Legal 500 as a recommended lawyer. They are also firm’s appointed Training Partner, so if you are looking to learn about more complex work, or you're looking to qualify in the longer term, you will absolutely not find a better mentor!
The role will involve
Managing a caseload of Private Client matters including Wills and Lasting Power of Attorneys
Managing a caseload commensurate with experience
Dealing with Administration of Estates
Attending to clients by telephone, email and face to face
Maintaining files and ensuring efficient case management of Private Client matters, keeping clients updated
Drafting legal documentation including correspondence, briefs, court documentation, full attendance notes and statements of evidence
Supporting on probate matters under supervisionThis is permanent job, working around 21 hours per week. There is flexibility around how the hours are split; three full days or four to five part days. The role will be office-based.
This role would suit an experienced Wills and Probate Fee Earner who is looking for great career prospects with an established and expanding law practice. Salary will reflect experience and qualifications.
The role is offered with:
23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) plus UK bank holidays
2 extra days’ paid leave over Christmas
Your birthday off (from year two)
Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 5 additional days)
Company sick pay and pension
Discounted legal fees
Simply Health plan and Virtual GP access
3x salary life assurance
Full induction and ongoing training
Supportive, collaborative team culture
Community involvement and charity events
Free parking
One day per week working from home
Excellent career prospects
Free parking onsite
Great town centre locationNote: Salary stated is given as a guideline in line with market rate and will be dependent on experience. The above information is correct to the best of our knowledge
Salary description
£30000.00 - £40000.00 per year