Wills & Probate Fee Earner
Job description
Private Client Solicitor (Wills & Probate) - Derbyshire
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established and reputable legal practice in Ripley, Derbyshire.
Our client is seeking a skilled and empathetic Fee Earner to join their busy Wills and Probate / Private Client team.
This role offers the chance to handle a diverse range of private client matters and provide crucial legal support to individuals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a varied caseload of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), Probate, and Court of Protection applications.
- Conducting client meetings to understand their needs and provide professional legal advice.
- Drafting, updating, and producing Wills and LPAs with accuracy.
- Undertaking property inspections and relevant legal research.
- Ensuring high levels of client care and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Effectively managing your own workload, meeting deadlines, and achieving targets.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
- 5-10 years PQE within Private Client law.
- Proven experience in professional Will and LPA drafting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work quickly and accurately.
- High-level IT skills.
- A caring and empathetic approach to client matters.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
- Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
- Enhanced family leave schemes.
- Health cash plan including optical and dental cover.
- 24/7 advice and information line and confidential counselling service.
- Access to a discount and rewards platform.
- Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Flexible and hybrid working options (where suitable for the role).
- Commitment to work-life balance and wellbeing support.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Discretionary bonus schemes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-standing firm with a strong reputation for client care and quality legal services.