The company
With a full-service offering and a client base ranging from loyal, local communities to national and overseas businesses, Wilkin Chapman continues to grow, while our emphasis remains firmly on quality and innovation.
We know that happy, motivated employees are good for business, and a strong, forward-looking culture benefits everyone. Providing the tools and support to enable our people provides the foundation for success.
Our roots go back more than 120 years and we are now the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, with four regional offices and listed in the Lawyer UK 200. With well-established, niche expertise in specialist sectors, many of our solicitors and departments are ranked highly in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK.
We help and guide you on your career path, providing a great package of benefits and a superb sociable working environment. We’re a community of like-minded people ready to welcome your contribution.
At Wilkin Chapman, we prioritise the attraction and retention of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Our commitment to diversity is integral to fostering a values-led culture, facilitating the firm’s growth, and providing our colleagues with opportunities to build and advance their careers. We are dedicated to creating a fully inclusive environment where every individual feels seen, heard, supported, and valued. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of visible or invisible differences and as a Disability Confident Committed and Armed Forces friendly employer, we are accessible to the widest possible pool of talent.
The vacancy
We are seeking an experienced Solicitor to join our Probate team in Louth. Based in our Louth office you will have the opportunity to join and progress your career within an experienced and supportive team and enjoy a wide spread of work including interesting and complex high value estate matters
Your role will include: Running your own caseload to include drafting of Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and dealing with Trust and Estate Administration, including complex cases for High-Net-Worth business and agricultural clients. Drafting and reviewing legal documents with precision and attention to detail Willing to participate in the growth and future development on the department, assisting in the build-up of the client database and marketing the firm’s services through business development and networking activities within and outside of normal office hours. Mentoring and support of more junior colleagues in the team and working collaboratively. Ensuring compliance is adhered to in all activities including Lexcel compliance. Achieve financial targets agreed with the Department Head or Branch Partner. Deal with routine and difficult enquiries from telephone callers and clients effectively and efficiently and ensure that all client complaints are dealt with both professionally and promptly to the complete satisfaction of the client. Ensure quality of work produced by ‘support staff' is to the highest standard. The above list of duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the role. You will have: 3 years + PQE Possession of the STEP Qualification or working towards it or an ability to demonstrate technical skills and experience equivalent to the STEP qualification and a willingness to undertake the qualification. Excellent client facing skills and the ability to nurture existing clients and third-party relationships as well as the ability to help develop new business and assist in networking events. The benefits
We recognise the importance of looking after you and your family, which is why we offer an excellent package of benefits to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. - Competitive holiday entitlement - Self-Invested Personal Pension - Life assurance - Cycle to work scheme - Health & wellbeing initiatives - Agile working opportunities - Discounted legal fees - Referral incentives
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The vacancy
We are seeking an experienced Solicitor to join our Probate team in Louth. Based in our Louth office you will have the opportunity to join and progress your career within an experienced and supportive team and enjoy a wide spread of work including interesting and complex high value estate matters
Your role will include: Running your own caseload to include drafting of Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and dealing with Trust and Estate Administration, including complex cases for High-Net-Worth business and agricultural clients. Drafting and reviewing legal documents with precision and attention to detail Willing to participate in the growth and future development on the department, assisting in the build-up of the client database and marketing the firm’s services through business development and networking activities within and outside of normal office hours. Mentoring and support of more junior colleagues in the team and working collaboratively. Ensuring compliance is adhered to in all activities including Lexcel compliance. Achieve financial targets agreed with the Department Head or Branch Partner. Deal with routine and difficult enquiries from telephone callers and clients effectively and efficiently and ensure that all client complaints are dealt with both professionally and promptly to the complete satisfaction of the client. Ensure quality of work produced by ‘support staff' is to the highest standard. The above list of duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the role. You will have: 3 years + PQE Possession of the STEP Qualification or working towards it or an ability to demonstrate technical skills and experience equivalent to the STEP qualification and a willingness to undertake the qualification. Excellent client facing skills and the ability to nurture existing clients and third-party relationships as well as the ability to help develop new business and assist in networking events. The benefits
We recognise the importance of looking after you and your family, which is why we offer an excellent package of benefits to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. - Competitive holiday entitlement - Self-Invested Personal Pension - Life assurance - Cycle to work scheme - Health & wellbeing initiatives - Agile working opportunities - Discounted legal fees - Referral incentives
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