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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. The position can be full time or part time (3 days per week) and based between our Boston and Peterborough offices.
Job Responsibility:
Actively promote the firm's full range of services, concentrating on Wills, Probate and Private Client matters
Manage all client work allocated by the Head of Department
Ensure client work is progressed expeditiously and clients are kept informed
Exercise high standards of client care
Ensure confidentiality and security of documentation
Achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording
Maintain clear communications with firm personnel
Ensure good working relationships with external organisations
Attend to self-development
Comply with training requirements
Support Departmental Head and be responsible for department administration
Requirements:
Experience with Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection
Knowledge of trusts
Willingness to work towards STEP
Professional image
Confidence
First class communication skills
Hard working
Empathetic and sympathetic manner
Welcoming, positive and charismatic personality
Ability to interact and develop relationships
Desire to make an impact
Outstanding communication and written skills
Practical and creative thinking
Presentable
Flexible and good team player
Reliable and trustworthy
Patient manner and 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 (prorated for part time)
Staff discount
Wellbeing culture including access to paid for counselling sessions