Fee Earner - Wills and Probate (Maternity Cover)

Quest Recruitment Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Chichester is seeking a Fee Earner for Wills and Probate on a maternity cover basis. The position is ideal for qualified Private Client Solicitors or Legal Executives with experience managing their own caseload. Candidates should be client-focused with an empathetic attitude, capable of handling Wills, LPAs, and Estate Administration. This role offers support from a dedicated secretarial team, ensuring a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a caseload of Wills, LPAs, Estate Administration, Court of Protection, Tax Planning, and Trusts.
• PQE range open from NQ upwards.
• Strong communication and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Wills, LPAs, Estate Administration, Court of Protection, Tax Planning, and Trusts.
• Work collaboratively with support staff to provide client solutions.

Skills

Client focus

Empathetic approach

Case management

Education

Qualified Private Client Lawyer (Solicitor or Legal Executive)

Membership of STEP or SFE

Job description

Fee Earner - Wills and Probate (Maternity Cover)

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Private Client Solicitor (Maternity cover) Wills and Probate

A well established and growing law firm in Chichester are looking for an experienced Fee Earner (Private Client Solicitor or FCILEx) to join their wills and probate department. This is a maternity cover position for approximately 12 months.

Joining a team of 10 fee earners and support staff, your role will be to manage a caseload of Wills, LPAs, Estate Administration, Court of Protection, Tax Planning and Trusts. You'll have plenty of assistance provided by the dedicated secretarial team.

You must be a qualified Private Client Lawyer (Solicitor or Legal Executive) with experience in managing your own caseload of private client matters listed above. PQE range is very much open and the firm are considering any level from NQ upwards. Membership of STEP or SFE would be a distinct advantage. You must be client focused and have an empathetic approach, always working towards developing a practical and straightforward solution for clients.