Job Description
LOCATION: Sleaford, Lincolnshire
SALARY: Competitive and dependant on level and experience
HOURS: 09:00-17:15, Monday to Friday
BENEFITS:
* 38 days annual leave, inclusive of bank and other public holidays
* 3% employer pension contribution on whole salary
* Life Assurance scheme at 3x annual salary
* Employee sickness allowance of 13 weeks
* Client and employee referral schemes (up to £2000)
* 25% discount on some legal services
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP/Cash Plan) offering access to face-to-face counselling, 24/7 telephone and video GP consultations, digital physiotherapy, discounted gym memberships and cashback towards some of your day-to-day healthcare, travel and shopping costs
* Ongoing professional development opportunities
* Collaborative and inclusive work culture
* Social committee and events
ROLE:
Sills & Betteridge Solicitors LLP is a well-established and highly respected law firm, known for delivering exceptional legal services across a variety of disciplines. We are currently seeking a motivated and reliable Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to join our Wills, Trusts & Probate team in Sleaford. In this role, you will manage a small initial caseload that will grow over time, focusing on a wide range of private client matters, including:
* Taking instructions and drafting wills
* Preparing and managing Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
* Handling grant applications and estate administration
* Preparing deputyship applications
* Managing the affairs of elderly clients
ABOUT YOU:
To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following qualifications and skills:
* Qualified Solicitor / Legal Executive with a minimum of 2 years PQE in Wills, Trusts & Probate (essential)
* Ability to manage a varied caseload independently
* A client focused approach, with a commitment to providing high quality service
* Strong organisational, time management and IT skills
* Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a legal team
* Friendly, approachable and professional demeanour
ABOUT US:
We are one of the leading firms of solicitors in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the East Midlands providing a full range of legal services to individuals and businesses. We fully embrace diverse characteristics, experiences, and outlooks in the workplace and in the communities in which we practice. You will be working alongside some of the region's best lawyers, who combine technical knowledge of the law with first class client service. We are also very proud to be listed in The Lawyer UK200 law firms, placing the firm among the UK's best performing law firms. REF-217 356
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