Job Description

We have a new opportunity in our Hoylake Office for a Wills, Trusts & Probate Lawyer.

Key Information

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Office
Hoylake
Department
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Responsible to
Head of Department
Contract Term
Permanent
Hours
Full Time Hybrid

Job Title:

Wills Trusts & Probate Lawyer

Reporting:

Reports to the Team Leader and Head of Department.

Office Location:

Hoylake

Overall purpose:

Deliver a professional, responsive, high quality service to our clients ensuring full compliance with policies and procedures laid out by the Firm and by regulatory bodies. To act as an ambassador for the Firm at all times, actively promoting its services.

Key accountabilities:

Manage a varied client caseload of Wills, Trusts and Probates To be able to Network regularly to gain new Clients To perform any other duties as requested by the fee earner, team leader or management staff. Advise on aspects of probate, will drafting, tax planning and estate administration and including powers of attorney To assist fee earners by providing an element of chargeable legal services; Deal directly with clients, their families, and carers along with other third parties such as medical experts and case managers It is expected that you deliver high quality and sympathetic client care, build a good rapport with existing clients, and attract new clients. To ensure that the firm's policies and procedures and those laid out by regulatory bodies such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority are complied with fully at all times; To contribute towards the effective management of risk by carrying out regular risk assessments on all matters, efficient file management and by providing excellent client care;

Key accountabilities:

NQ - 4 years PQE Experience of working towards targets (Chargeable hours) Good organisational skills Attention to detail Able to work well as part of a team Excellent client care, ability to show empathy towards Clients

What's in it for you:

Competitive salary 25 days holiday (Plus bank holidays) Referral bonus Free Health Cash Plan Pension plan Death in service Employee Assistance Programme Hybrid / working from home including provision of home office equipment Unlimited access to training academy courses
Jackson Lees Group (a part of The MAPD Group) is committed to fostering an accepting an inclusive environment for our people and clients. We know that Making A Positive Difference through the practice of law can be achieved best when we celebrate diversity of all kinds. We actively encourage those from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply for this role, including people from minority ethnicity backgrounds, religious backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, people from different social backgrounds and of different ages.


Applications
Please direct all applications to our MAPD Recruitment Team : Recruitment@MAPDGroup.com