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A new opportunity has arisen for a qualified 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.
Job Responsibility
Actively promote the firm’s full range of services but to concentrate primarily on Wills, Probate and Private Client matters generally
Manage all client work allocated by the Head of Department or other fee-earners and in accordance with detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the firm’s Office Manual
Ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on realistic outcomes, progress and on costs
At all times to exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner
Ensure the confidentiality and security of all of the firm’s and client documentation and information
Achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording per annum
Maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm
Ensure good working relationships with internal and external institutions and organisations
Take responsibility for and attend to self-development
In conjunction with the firm, to comply with the relevant training requirements
Support Departmental Head and to 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 would also be helpful
Willingness to work towards STEP
Present a professional image at all times
Well presented
Confident
First class communication skills
Hard working
Able to work in an empathetic and sympathetic manner when dealing with the bereaved and those facing a loss of mental capacity
Nice to have
Previous experience of working in a professional or customer service environment
Working knowledge of case management systems
What we offer
Highly competitive salary
Bonus Scheme
Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (prorated for part time staff)
Staff discount
Wellbeing culture including access to paid for counselling sessions