PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR OR LEGAL LEGAL EXECUTIVE
BOLTON/HYBRID
UP TO £60K PA
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Our client, A highly regarding, well established, multi office law firm is looking for a Private Client Solicitor with a strong interest and background within probate for their successful Manchester Offices. This company offers a very strong salary, extensive benefits and incredible career progression opportunities.
We have a vacancy for a Solicitor/CILEX with at least 3 years' experience. The STEP accreditation is desirable, but not essential. Whilst based at our Bolton office, the successful candidate may be required to work at our other branches when necessary and therefore the candidate must have a car available for business use.
The position will involve developing opportunities in the area by networking and identifying additional services for existing clients throughout the department. We are specifically looking for someone with knowledge and working experience of advising and preparing Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate.
There are opportunities for progression for a candidate who can work independently and is self-motivated and ambitious.
Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.
Job role
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:
- To run a caseload and effectively maintain and housekeep the case management system
- To provide a friendly, knowledgeable and professional service to our clients
- Working as part of a team dealing with elderly clients and grieving families
- Attending nursing homes and at the private homes of elderly clients
- To be able to take instructions for Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate/ Administration of Estates and Court of Protection.
- To be able to draft documents i.e. Wills and Powers of Attorney
- To be able to submit applications to the Probate Registry
- To ensure any request concerning a work related matter is undertaken within the agreed timeframe.
- Filing and the accurate and complete maintenance of files
- Accurately prepare routine correspondence ready for signature
- Collating reports and documents, photocopying/scanning as appropriate
- To meet all deadlines within the agreed timeframe
- To be proactive with regard to your own career development
- To develop transferable skills across the business
- Ensuring that this key role is valued by the team and the clients
Skills Required
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act
- Must have good organisational skills
- Must have attention to detail
- IT skills with full word processing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Professional telephone manner
- Ability to work well within a team
- Motivated, friendly, confident, reliable, team player
- Eager to learn and develop new skills, flexible
- Positive attitude
- Genuine interest in the legal environment and keen to pursue a career in law
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Attendance bonus
- Workplace nursery scheme
- 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
- Birthday holiday
- Northern Rail discount scheme
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
- Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
- Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
- Monthly Raffle Draw - 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
- Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
- Annual Christmas Party & Events
- Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
- Training and development opportunities
- Internal workshops
- Compliance webinars
If you feel you are a strong fit for this role, please apply with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.