Job Description

HCB Widdows Mason is excited to invite applications for the role of NQ/Legal Executive in our esteemed Private Client team. This position is ideal for newly qualified solicitors or legal executives with a passion for private client law, including wills, trusts, and estate planning. You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced colleagues while providing high-quality legal services to our clients.


Your key responsibilities will include:

Advising clients on private client matters, including wills, trusts, and estate administration. Managing a diverse caseload while ensuring the delivery of excellent client service. Drafting legal documents, including wills and trust deeds, with a focus on accuracy and compliance. Conducting legal research and staying informed on relevant changes in legislation. Assisting in the preparation and submission of applications to the Probate Registry. Building and maintaining client relationships while managing expectations effectively. Working collaboratively within the Private Client team to ensure seamless case management. Participating in client meetings and contributing to discussions regarding strategic planning.

Requirements

Qualified as a solicitor or a legal executive, with relevant qualifications. Demonstrable interest or experience in private client law. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational and time management abilities. Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software. A commitment to providing exceptional client service and building long-lasting client relationships.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience


25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays


Holiday bonus scheme ( up to 12 additional days leave)


Pension scheme


Parking (on a first come first served basis)


Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications


Cycle to work scheme


Firm funded eye tests


Medicash Plan


Note for recruitment/talent agents/agencies - HCB Widdows Mason Ltd undertakes its own recruitment. The recruitment team here is responsible for managing all vacancies and recruitment processes. We use a direct hiring and referral process as a preference. In order to optimise the range of potential candidates we also work with external recruitment/ talent agencies on an Approved Supplier basis. Our recruitment team will make vacancies known to our Approved Suppliers on an individual basis, so not all Approved Suppliers will be able to make introductions on all vacancies that we operate. If a recruitment / talent agent/agency is not able to access a particular vacancy they have not been listed as an Approved Supplier for that vacancy. If an agent/agency is not an Approved Supplier, but still provides an introduction, or CV, that will be treated as a Speculative Approach. Any and all Speculative Approaches will not be subject to the agent/agency's terms of business and no introduction fee will be payable. Any and all Speculative Approaches are made on the express understanding by the agent/agency that we may still contact the candidate directly and will not be liable for any introduction fee