Are you an initiative-taking and experienced Wills & Probate Solicitor looking for a new challenge for 2025?
Becky at JT Recruit would like to hear from you. She is working in partnership with a sole law practice based in DE14, which positions itself as one of the best solicitor firms in Burton on Trent.
The practice specializes in a wide range of practice areas, including:
Business Premises
Dispute Resolution
Family and Relationships
Houses, Property and Neighbours
Immigration
Media, IT and Intellectual Property
Social Welfare
Health and Benefits
Wills
Environment (Business Premises)
Landlord and Tenant
Banking and Finance
Charities
Mergers and Acquisitions
Commercial Litigation
Personal Injury - Defender
As a small-knit team, they understand that legal issues can be stressful and overwhelming. That is why they provide their clients with clear and practical advice tailored to their individual needs. A personalized approach has earned positive reviews from clients, who appreciate the diligence and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for each case.
Due to retirement, you will need to demonstrate a strong background in wills, probate, and estate planning, able to handle your own diverse caseloads, with a passion for delivering high-quality legal advice and support to clients.
You will be a confident, proactive, and structured individual experienced in a broad range of matters, including:
Preparing lasting powers of attorney, including registration of EPAs and LPAs
Preparing deputyship orders
Preparation of Wills, including those utilizing trusts to assist with more complex family situations
Advising on risks of death, divorce, or bankruptcy in respect of lifetime gifting
Advising on obtaining grants of probate
Advising on letters of administration
Settling estate liabilities
Administration of taxable and non-taxable estates
Court of Protection practice
Trust Administration
Ensure matters are up to date in systems and new advancements are communicated to the relevant team members. Record all time in the system, including non-billable activities. Take responsibility for managing the client experience and attend client meetings where necessary. Take a keen interest in business development for the department and contribute where required.
Membership in STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) is an advantage.
This is a full-time post and will be office-based.
In return for your contributions, you can expect:
Competitive salary
Bonus potential
Great working environment
Onsite car parking
Career development opportunities
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Apply or call Becky, who is a recruitment professional based at the Derby office and has been servicing the Legal Industry since 2002. She focuses on building strong relationships and is dedicated to providing excellent service, highly motivated by the people she works with and the people she places.
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