Required Skills At least 3 years Wills/ Trusts and Probate experience • Experience in all mainstream private client matters to include wills/ power of attorney/ tax planning/Court of protection practice/ special needs trusts/ and estate administration • Clear understanding of Money Laundering Regulations and Solicitors Accounts Rules • Ability to identify and deal with clients who may have issues with mental capacity • Ability to create and nurture relationships with key clients at all levels • Desire and ability to provide a high quality service • Excellent written and numeracy skills • Excellent time management and organisational skills and meeting deadlines • An incredible eye for detail with an ability to think outside the box • Proficiency in case management and management tools such as MS Word and Excel • Expert communicator and collaborator cmbined with exceptional client care skills • High levels of integrity and empathy • Thrives in fast-paced environments and demonstrates a bias for action with an ability to multi-task and pivot while working on varying deadlines & scopes • Enthusiasm for personal and team marketing opportunities Wills Trusts Probate Solicitor Job Summary Our Client, a well-established law firm in Derby, is seeking a talented and experienced Wills and Probate Executive/Solicitor to join their team. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in handling wills, probate, and estate administration matters. Key responsibilities will include drafting wills, administering estates, and providing legal advice to clients on inheritance tax and estate planning. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of relevant legislation. As Wills and Probate Fee Earner you will be a confident, proactive, structured individual who will be experienced in a broad range of Wills, Trusts and General Probate matters including, but not limited to:- o Preparation of Wills, including those utilising trusts to assist with more complex family situations; o IHT/CGT Planning; o Preparation of Powers of Attorney to include registration of EPAs and LPAs; o Court of Protection practice; o Administration of taxable and non taxable estates; o Trust administration This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated individual looking to further their career in the law industry. In return, our client offers a competitive salary, a supportive working environment, and opportunities for career development. Apply now to join this dynamic team Job Responsibilities To provide an ongoing exceptional service to existing clients; To work with the Directors to develop new business; Develop and enhance the Wills, Trusts, and Probate offering within the department; Manage your own broad caseload of wills, probate and trust matters; Consistently achieve KPIs and individual objectives and targets whilst understanding the commercial needs of the business; To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives; To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in your own area of work To maintain and enhance up to date legal skills; Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures; Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firms quality and risk procedures; Desired Skills High level of inegrity and emphaty Good communicator Strong time-management skills