Are you an initiative-taking and experienced Wills & Probate Solicitor looking for a new challenge for 2025?
Becky at JT Recruit would like to hear from you. She is working in partnership with a sole law practice based in DE14, which positions itself as one of the best solicitor firms in Burton on Trent.
The practice specializes in a wide range of practice areas, including:
1. Business Premises
2. Dispute Resolution
3. Family and Relationships
4. Houses, Property and Neighbours
5. Immigration
6. Media, IT and Intellectual Property
7. Social Welfare
8. Health and Benefits
9. Wills
10. Environment (Business Premises)
11. Landlord and Tenant
12. Banking and Finance
13. Charities
14. Mergers and Acquisitions
15. Commercial Litigation
16. Personal Injury - Defender
As a small-knit team, they understand that legal issues can be stressful and overwhelming. That is why they provide their clients with clear and practical advice tailored to their individual needs. A personalized approach has earned positive reviews from clients, who appreciate the diligence and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for each case.
Due to retirement, you will need to demonstrate a strong background in wills, probate, and estate planning, able to handle your own diverse caseloads, with a passion for delivering high-quality legal advice and support to clients.
You will be a confident, proactive, and structured individual experienced in a broad range of matters, including:
1. Preparing lasting powers of attorney, including registration of EPAs and LPAs
2. Preparing deputyship orders
3. Preparation of Wills, including those utilizing trusts to assist with more complex family situations
4. Advising on risks of death, divorce, or bankruptcy in respect of lifetime gifting
5. Advising on obtaining grants of probate
6. Advising on letters of administration
7. Settling estate liabilities
8. Administration of taxable and non-taxable estates
9. Court of Protection practice
10. Trust Administration
Ensure matters are up to date in systems and new advancements are communicated to the relevant team members. Record all time in the system, including non-billable activities. Take responsibility for managing the client experience and attend client meetings where necessary. Take a keen interest in business development for the department and contribute where required.
Membership in STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) is an advantage.
This is a full-time post and will be office-based.
In return for your contributions, you can expect:
1. Competitive salary
2. Bonus potential
3. Great working environment
4. Onsite car parking
5. Career development opportunities
6. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Apply or call Becky, who is a recruitment professional based at the Derby office and has been servicing the Legal Industry since 2002. She focuses on building strong relationships and is dedicated to providing excellent service, highly motivated by the people she works with and the people she places.
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