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A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Advisor to join our successful Wills & Probate Department. To be successful for this role you will have had exposure during or post training to Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection. Knowledge of trusts would also be helpful. A willingness to work towards STEP will be expected and supported. You will need to present a professional image at all times to clients, be well presented, confident and have first class communication skills. You will be hard working and able to work in an empathetic and sympathetic manner when dealing with the bereaved and those facing a loss of mental capacity. The position is based in our Newark office but will involve regular travel to our Nottingham office (or vice versa).
Job Responsibility
Actively promote the firm's full range of services but concentrate primarily on Wills, Probate and Private Client matters
Manage all client work allocated by the Head of Department or other fee-earners in accordance with procedures and quality standards
Ensure all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on outcomes, progress and costs
Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner
Ensure confidentiality and security of firm's and client documentation
Achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording
Maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel
Ensure good working relationships with internal and external institutions
Take responsibility for self-development
Comply with relevant training requirements
Support Departmental Head and be responsible for administration of the department
Requirements
Exposure during or post training to Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection
Knowledge of trusts
Willingness to work towards STEP
Present a professional image
Well presented
Confident
First class communication skills
Hard working
Able to work in an empathetic and sympathetic manner
A welcoming, positive and charismatic personality
Confident ability to interact and develop relationships
Desire and ability to make an impact
Outstanding communication and written skills
Ability to think practically and creatively
Presentable
Flexible
Good team player
Reliable
Trustworthy
Patient manner
Responsible attitude
Previous experience in a professional or customer service environment preferred
Working knowledge of case management systems advantageous
Nice to have
Knowledge of trusts
Working knowledge of case management systems
What we offer
Highly competitive salary
Bonus Scheme
Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Staff discount
Wellbeing culture including access to paid for counselling sessions