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Job Advert: Wills and Probate Legal Executive / Solicitor Location: South Sheffield Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 per annum Benefits: 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, private healthcare, annual bonus, free on-site parking, close to major transport links Are you an experienced Wills and Probate Legal Executive or Solicitor looking for a new opportunity in South Sheffield? CRA Consulting, on behalf of a prestigious firm of solicitors, is seeking a talented individual to join their dedicated Wills and Probate team. This is an exciting chance to further your career within a supportive and dynamic environment. Role Overview: As a Wills and Probate Legal Executive / Solicitor, you will be responsible for handling a diverse caseload, providing expert advice, and delivering high-quality service to clients. Your duties will include drafting wills, managing probate cases, advising on estate planning, and dealing with lasting powers of attorney. Key Responsibilities: Manage a varied caseload of wills and probate matters. Provide comprehensive legal advice to clients on estate planning and administration. Draft and review wills, trusts, and other legal documents. Assist clients with the probate process and administration of estates. Advise on tax implications and asset distribution. Handle lasting powers of attorney and Court of Protection applications. Requirements: Qualified Legal Executive or Solicitor with experience in wills and probate. Strong knowledge of inheritance tax, estate planning, and administration. Excellent client care and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in case management software and legal research tools. What We Offer: Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £65,000 per annum. 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays. Private healthcare. Annual bonus scheme. Free on-site parking. Convenient location with easy access to major transport links. About the Firm: This well-established firm of solicitors in South Sheffield is renowned for its commitment to client service and professional excellence. With a supportive and collaborative work culture, they offer a fantastic environment for career development and growth. How to Apply: If you are a motivated and skilled Wills and Probate Legal Executive / Solicitor looking to join a reputable firm, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to this advert or call Rob Addy on
The Vacancy We have an opening for a Paralegal to join on a 12 month fixed term contract (maternity cover). Fieldfisher's highly regarded Employment, Pensions, Immigration and Compliance team has enjoyed significant success in the past five years and is quickly growing. The team, made up of leading Partners, Senior Associates, Solicitors and apprentice solicitors are seeking to recruit ambitious paralegals to support its growing litigation practice. This position will provide support to several team members, including Partners and a sitting Employment Judge, with the opportunity for the successful candidates to take responsibility for case handling and management of all aspects of Employment Tribunal claims. The team's practice includes high quality work for some of the UK's leading brands and with nationally recognised lawyers and barristers. This is a great opportunity to develop paralegals' experience and develop responsibility for case handling and client skills in a fast growing, ambitious and supportive and collaborative team. Inclusiveness and Diversity At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes. Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process. For accessibility information on our Manchester offices, please visit our website. Responsibilities Reviewing Employment Tribunal claims Assessing litigation strategy Liaising with clients on disclosure obligations and collation of documents Drafting Employment Tribunal defences Preparation of early case assessments Managing disclosure exercises Preparation of trial bundles, including indexing and pagination Drafting agendas and documents for preliminary hearings, with potential advocacy opportunities Interviewing witnesses and drafting witness statements Assisting with witness preparation Attending hearings and conferences with Counsel Diary and internal tracker management Ad-hoc company searches, etc. in support of legal opinions or as part of case progression Proof reading documents Document management Working with legal technology tools E-Discovery Liaising closely with the Partner/Associate supervising the matter Attending team meetings and providing reporting as required Liaising with the client and third parties in both written and verbal format, including case progression updates and providing legal advice or advice on litigation strategy Communicating with third parties in both written and verbal format, including negotiating with adverse parties Legal research and other investigative tasks Providing essential support to the team Administrative tasks Experience and Knowledge Candidates will ideally have: A minimum of 6 months experience of working as a Paralegal / Legal Professional Strong educational background Previous experience in employment and/or litigation work is desirable but not essential Experience handling a varied and busy workload Excellent organisation and communication skills are essential Excellent research and analytical skills Commercial understanding allowing you to foresee upcoming needs and act proactively Team player Ability to work methodically and at pace, even when time pressured Reliable and professional Good written and strong communication skills Excellent IT skills Enthusiastic, keen and proactive Preparedness to exceed expectations and be fully committed to the role. What can we offer you? Our people are at the core of what we do. Fieldfisher's benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. These benefits range from private health insurance, life assurance & income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans and much more. Fieldfisher Manchester is based in one of the city's most vibrant destinations. We are based in the ultra-modern No.1 Spinningfields, a thriving hub for work, rest and recreation surrounded by restaurants and cafs. We are based on the 17th floor, so if you're inspired by fantastic skyline views and a bright, contemporary workspace then we will not disappoint. Offering excellent commuter links with easy access to railway, Metrolink and bus services, open plan workspaces that encourages a sense of camaraderie, hybrid working and hot-desking, bike storage, shower facilities and much more. We have diverse teams made up of our Partners, Lawyers and Business Services Professionals, collaborating to provide outstanding service to our clients, working across our many different sectors and practice areas. We understand the importance of collaboration outside of work with lots of different clubs and networks for our people to get involved in, including quiz nights, book club, choir, firm-funded yoga, fitness challenges, football teams, and inclusive events with our nominated charity partners. If you would like to know more, chat with our recruitment team or visit our social media channels to see for yourself! Culture & personal development We're a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we don't believe in squashing people's individuality. We want you to use your unique talents and experiences to help the firm grow. You can only do that by being yourself. And working closely and collaboratively with people throughout the firm. That's why we foster a culture that encourages you to be yourself.