Wills & Probate Solicitor or equivalent – Full or Part Time
Job overview
A new opportunity has arisen for a qualified Legal Advisor to join our successful Wills & Probate Department. To be successful for this role you will have had exposure during or post training to Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection. Knowledge of trusts would also be helpful. A willingness to work towards STEP will be expected and supported. You will need to present a professional image at all times to clients, be well presented, confident and have first‑class communication skills. You will be hard working and able to work in an empathetic and sympathetic manner when dealing with the bereaved and those facing a loss of mental capacity.
Location and working pattern
The position can be full time or part time (3 days per week) and based between our Boston and Peterborough offices.
Responsibilities
- Actively promote the firm’s full range of services but primarily focus on Wills, Probate and Private Client matters.
- Manage all client work allocated by the Head of Department or other fee‑earners in accordance with detailed procedures and quality standards in the firm’s Office Manual.
- Ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that clients are kept regularly informed on realistic outcomes, progress and costs.
- Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner.
- Ensure the confidentiality and security of all the firm’s and client documentation and information.
- Achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording per annum.
- Maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm.
- Ensure good working relationships with internal and external institutions and organisations.
- Take responsibility for and attend to self‑development.
- Comply with relevant training requirements in conjunction with the firm.
- Support the Departmental Head and be responsible for administration of the department.
Skills and attributes
- A welcoming, positive and charismatic personality.
- Confident ability to interact and develop relationships with a variety of people.
- Desire and ability to make an impact with our client and the firm as a whole.
- Outstanding communication and written skills. Ability to think practically and creatively to meet the needs of clients and colleagues.
- Presentable and able to adopt and reflect the Ringrose Law brand.
- Flexible and a good team player able to work in and support a busy growing office.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- A patient manner and responsible attitude with an understanding of health and safety.
- Previous experience of working in a professional or customer service environment preferred.
- Working knowledge of case management systems advantageous, although training will be given.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary.
- Bonus scheme.
- Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (prorated for part time staff).
- Staff discount.
- Wellbeing culture including access to paid counselling sessions.
- Annual Holiday Sale / Purchase scheme.
- Benefit platform membership.
- Life assurance.
- Flexible working options.
- Volunteering days.
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