Wills & Probate Solicitor

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Wills & Probate Solicitor to join my clients highly regarded firm in their Otley offices.

Role Overview :

The role will involve managing a caseload of matters including Wills, Powers of Attorney and Probate and would be suitable or an established Solicitor/Executive looking for the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Running a case load of client matters.

• Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client’s initial instructions, will drafting, dealing with the preparation of lasting powers of attorney and the administration of estates.

• Dealing with new client enquiries.

• Providing support to other fee earners in the probate department.

The Candidate:

• Professional and friendly client care.

• Ability to work accurately in accordance with procedures and processes.

• Ability to deal with technical details and to express solutions to complex legal problems in a concise and client-friendly way.

• Good spoken and written communication to deal with clients and other parties face to face, by telephone and in producing legal documents.

• Ability to organise and prioritise work, under supervision, to meet clients’ expectations and matter deadlines.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Ability to work on own initiative as appropriate.

• Ability to work as a member of a team

Benefits:

• Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, increasing to 26 days after 1 year and 31 days after 5 years’ service (pro-rata for part-time employees).

• Free conveyancing on your main residential property after 1 year’s employment.

• A free will after 1 year’s employment.

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

• Regular social events including summer BBQ and a Christmas party.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment

Please Note:

Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful