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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). Activities will be varied and will include, but are not limited to the following...
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 Head of Department or other fee-earners
Ensure all client work is progressed expeditiously and client is kept informed on outcomes, progress and costs
Exercise high standards of client care
Ensure confidentiality and security of firm's and client documentation
Achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording
Maintain clear communications with other personnel
Ensure good working relationships with internal and external organisations
Attend to self-development
Comply with training requirements
Support Departmental Head and be responsible for department administration
Requirements
Experience in Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection
Knowledge of trusts
Willingness to work towards STEP
Professional image
Confident
First class communication skills
Hard working
Ability to work empathetically and sympathetically with bereaved clients
Flexible team player
Reliable and trustworthy
Patient manner
Responsible attitude with understanding of health and safety
Previous experience in 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 counselling sessions