Probate Assistant

Edwards & Pearce; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Doncaster is seeking a Probate Assistant to work closely with the Senior Partner and Private Client team. Responsibilities include managing Wills, Probate Administration, and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Candidates should have experience in probate law and the ability to handle a diverse caseload. This role provides an opportunity to promote the department and the firm while utilizing modern technology in case management.

Qualifications

• Experience in probate law necessary.
• Ability to independently manage diverse caseloads.
• Strong working knowledge of the entire probate process.
• Comfortable promoting the department and the firm.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of work including Wills and Probate Administration.
• Promote the department and firm while delivering fee earning work.
• Use modern technology and case management systems effectively.
• Collaborate with the Senior Partner and Private Client team.

Skills

Experience in probate law

Ability to manage a diverse caseload

Strong working knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements

Regulatory compliance

Education

CILEX qualification

Legal Executives qualification

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Overview

Our client has an unrivalled reputation for a personal, professional and friendly service. Their clients talk about the warm welcome they receive backed by an understanding approach and strong legal advice. They are now looking to recruit a Probate Assistant to join the team - our client will consider CILEX, Legal Executives or Solicitors at the early stages of their career.

Role

Working closely with the Firm's Senior Partner and Private Client team to deliver a range of work including:

• Wills
• Probate Administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection Work

You will also be someone that will be as comfortable promoting your department and the firm as you are in delivering Fee Earning Work.

The firm runs a full range of case management systems, and you will be comfortable in the full use of a range of modern technology.

Our client have a strong and committed support team ready to assist in file management and administration of cases.

Candidate

You should have experience in probate law, with the ability to independently manage a diverse caseload of probate matters. A strong working knowledge of the entire probate process, including compliance and regulatory requirements.

Consultancy

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.